Author Archives: philfoot123

Detroit – such an iconic American city and a unique case study of the effects of our changing economy. We were told to be safe, we knew about the crime, we had heard that the street lights were out and … Continue reading →

The car ride to Louisville consisted of a lot of napping (a common theme). It didn’t take long for hunger to set in and we stopped for lunch in Danville, IL (very different than Danville, CA), two hours outside Peoria. … Continue reading →

Peoria is a midwestern gem. We chose to head there because of the old adage, “Will It Play in Peoria?” and to get the feel for a classic midwestern town. Peoria, however, was bigger than we expected. With a population … Continue reading →

We left Madison with 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL plugged into Google maps. Traffic, construction, and the lingering effects of Madison night-life slowed our arrival to the matinee game with the Rockies and we didn’t stroll into Wrigley field … Continue reading →

Matt Boone’s brilliant creation for our submission to the KCRW 24 Hour Radio Race.  We were over time and late but the final product is gold none the less.  Enjoy! Here’s the link!

With our first major nature leg of the journey finished, we were ready to return to civilization.  But first, we had to get through some large swaths of unsettled territory known as Wyoming and South Dakota.  I kid, but only sort … Continue reading →

Last time we spoke we were in the midst of our death march drive to Glacier National Park.  A dangerous cocktail of ambition, confidence, and grandeur sent us on an 18 hour drive that put us at our campsite around at … Continue reading →

We set out to explore Vancouver yesterday.  Yes, we are aware that this project is called Millennial USA, but as a Canadian half-blood and with Malcolm’s family right over in Richmond, BC (a suburb of “Van City”), we figured a quick … Continue reading →

  Yesterday we ventured out into Seattle.  First, we checked out Pike Place Market – famous for it’s market where fish are thrown from the back counter to the front.  Our success finding willing interview participants hit a bit of … Continue reading →

We have reached Seattle.  Yesterday, we followed the Willamette River out of Portland to it’s mother source – the mighty Columbia River.  The Columbia lies to the northeast of Portland and runs east to west.  Near the city, its banks … Continue reading →