On the Road: Vertical Diner (Salt Lake City, UT)

on June 15, 2016April 30, 2017

So, a couple of months ago I took a trip to Salt Lake City to attend a concert. My road trip buddy this time out was one of my oldest friends, and someone I haven’t traveled with in a couple of decades. She wanted to attend the concert as well, and she was in desperate […]

Treats and Tragedies on the Road: Salt Lake City, Day 3

on October 6, 2014April 30, 2017

When I travel, I always have a loose itinerary of places I want to eat at. However, I do understand that not everyone shares my tastes or will necessarily be in the mood for a particular thing when it’s available, though I’m usually pretty good at getting my way. That having been said, I always […]

Treats and Tragedies on the Road: Salt Lake City, Day 2

on October 6, 2014April 30, 2017

Day two of the trip was all about Lagoon. It was the first time for both children going to a real amusement park (and they thought the rides at the Fair were impressive!), and my first time at one in over a decade. I’m sure you don’t want me to regale you with tales of […]

Treats and Tragedies on the Road: Salt Lake City Day 1, Part 2

on October 5, 2014April 30, 2017

Back at the hotel, we had a short discussion about what to have for dinner. I presented a few different options, knowing full well which one would be chosen. I was with three Mexican food fans, so we just had to go to the most famous Mexican joint in town, right?In my previous blog entry, […]

Treats and Tragedies on the Road: Salt Lake City Day 1, Part 1

on October 4, 2014April 30, 2017

I’ve been taking a lot of two-to-three day vacations the last few months. In June, the Roommate and I decided to take her kids to Lagoon because, frankly, the last few times we’ve hit the Western Idaho Fair, it’s been too hot and far too smoky. Plus, I like amusement parks and feel less self-conscious about […]