Things I’ve Learned Since Memphis

I present a random list of the things learned since driving away from Memphis. 

• Check the fridge for beer when you leave your rental.
• Oak Ridge, TN is pretty cool. They have a great Mexican restaurant with a spectacular happy hour.
• James and the Giant Peach is a weird but decent book.
• East Coast Brewers through shade on one another.
• Visiting Civil War museums in the current political climate was illuminating.
• “Peepers” (apparently frogs?) hibernate. 
• When barefoot, I cannot change directions on wet grass as fast as even the most immobile dog. 
• The “55 MPH” speed limit in Pennsylvania is apparently a well-known joke. 
• New Jersey is a stink hole. 
• I’ve had my fill of driving through New York City.
• Conneticut is super awesome except for the prices on beer. Those are not super awesome.
• Conneticut is “the nutmeg state.” Who knew?