Sunrise there's a fire in the sky never been more happy never felt sohigh

Milage: Samesies. Best rando: An old favorite, Kliebert's Gator Farm.

How fantastic is family?

I made a last-minute decision to nix the trip to Memphis and add an extra nine hours of driving time to come down to Ponchatoula, Louisiana, to see my family at a big reunion. And boy, am I glad I did.

Not only were all of the children together, almost all of the grandchildren were there too (we missed you Matthew!). And the most precious great-grandchild. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with bacon-wrapped pretzels, chocolate cake and lots of laughter. And I can't forget the countless rounds of Cadillac.

I spent the rest of my evening before I crashed into bed with my dear friend Alli, her furball Lily and the always gentlemanly Tyler. My world was flipped upside down when we went to my favorite catfish joint, Middendorf's, and it had been redone completely. At least the food was still as delicious as always.

In the midst of record-setting heat and all kinds of catastrophes happening across the country, I've at least been lucky enough to stay places with AC and wonderful company.

Side note: I think it's a miracle right now that I haven't forgotten anything behind at any of my stops yet. Knock on wood?