The Toho Journal, which is based in Philadelphia, has just published my short essay "A Visit to Isle Royale" online. This essay is about a trip that my husband and I took in the 1990s to Isle Royale, which is in Lake Superior off the coast of Michigan. The link to my essay is https://www.tohopub.com/tjo/a-visit-to-isle-royale Lori McElrath-Eslick's beautiful cover for my poetry book Traffic Stop
Janet Ruth Heller is quoted in the interview article “Seven Best Reasons Why You Should Take a Road Trip," posted on October 12, 2018 at https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/why-take-a-road-trip by Jim Milan. Here are my comments from the article. I enjoy road trips because they give a traveler more flexibility. My husband and I can choose when to leave, when to eat, where to go, etc. We can also lengthen or shorten a trip if we wish without having to worry about airline penalties for changing a ticket, etc. Having a car enables us to see out-of-the-way highlights, such as picturesque small towns, roadside memorials and monuments, minor battlefields, gardens, homes of famous people, etc. I have food allergies and having a car available enables me to bring a cooler with items that I can eat. Also, the car enables me to easily shop for food during the trip. Photos by danoxster,