Any road trip sounds good to me, but Jesse and I would love to take our kids to the Grand Canyon soon. I say “soon” but we’ve been talking about doing this for more than a decade.
Eleven years ago, our daughter Fern (then two) had a children’s book about a bunch of turkeys making a beeline to the Grand Canyon. Her copy of Wild Turkey Run by Bob Reese is long gone, but we both remember the turkeys had a very specific reason for rushing to the national park.
“Because,” they said, “Grand Canyon is fun.”
Good children’s books are like beloved pets. They are filled with character and charm. You never want to say goodbye to them, but you know it’s inevitable. By the time Fern’s book went to the great library in the sky, it was completely tattered and torn from being read, cuddled and toted hither and yon. No amount of Scotch tape could repair it. Believe me, we tried.
Though I can’t remember the plot points, the memory of the turkeys zooming to Arizona still cracks me up. Books and pets – like a good road trip – leave funny, specific memories that last a lifetime.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to start planning for that road trip to Grand Canyon with “Tom” and the “poults.” Gobble, gobble and thanks for reading! -Connie the Hen
Connie Kuntz did not know about the blogging challenge until January 21 therefore she missed the first 20 days and 20 prompts. In a nod to the first “time traveling” prompt that set her on this journey, she is going back in time and finishing up this challenge in daily order, one month behind. That means the prompt for January 1 is now the prompt for February 1. The prompt for January 2 is the prompt for February 2. And so on. She’ll continue “catching up” until February 20, 2022.
Connie Kuntz 
Nicely written – and yes good books fall apart. I made the same experience with my kids. Me too, catching up in real life with the GRAND TOUR of Switzerland I want to do (see my post on blog.karstenreichart.com) and also with the writing prompts from Bloganuary.
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Heading to your blog right now. Thanks for including the link!
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Oh I used the wrong link. Please go to my Blog in English Language at News.KarstenReichart.com 🤓🇨🇭
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I found it! It took me a second, but I saw the American flag and figured it out. Your trip through Switzerland sounds divine and environmentally friendly. Safe travels. 🙂
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Thank you. Safe travels to you too! 🚘
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My children had several books that were favorites. I gave one of my favorite childhood books to my granddaughter this Christmas, yes it was being held together with tape and 55 years old. The only book my dad read to me. All others I had to read myself. Love the story. Good luck on getting to the Grand Canyon, it is definitely worth seeing.
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Oh, that’s so wonderful. I hope the book lasts at least another 55 years.
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Forgot to mention, late fall and winter are the best times to see the Grand Canyon as there is very little if any haze from dust in the air. I know lived in the area most of my life.
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Thank you for the pro tip! Much appreciated!
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