• Road Trippin’

    On Friday I delivered my sweet but stressed Norwegian Elkhound, Nina, to a trainer in Virginia for a much-needed behavioral boot camp.  To make the most of my time sans-dog, I inaugurated my three weeks of freedom with a series of excursions to Warrenton, The Plains and Maryland's western shore.  Road trips are a great way for a curious, visual or adventurous soul to satisfy his or her inner explorer.  And better yet, you avoid the airport … which is like sticking hot needles in ones eye these days.  With a little planning and the right companion, 2 days and 3 nights plus a few hundred miles can be just…