Below are my reflections from the last month of my cross country adventure. In a few days after I’ve hugged my loved ones, wined with friends, and unpacked Addie, I’ll post some reflections on my trip as a whole.

Civil: My RV campground hosts in Alabama greeted me warmly and kindly. Through chatting with them, I learned that the South focuses on two issues: the Civil War and Civil Rights. The sights I explored encompassed both of these elements, as they are inextricably combined. I would also add Civility to the mix – how do we get along with each other, listen to each other, learn from each other, and live with each other? Everything came together at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum! This museum pulled together all of the elements of “otherizing,” both in the US and across the world, and most importantly offers opportunities to make a difference in its final Call to Action gallery.

Infrastructure: Roads, bridges, broadband… Oh, so many differences! Some roads are smooth and easy to drive. Others are bumpy and broken, creating hazards for everyone attempting to travel on that street. Bridges – everywhere! Broadband – intermittent! I am so happy Infrastructure Week finally happened. Our country needs it!

Size of Texas: Texas is a big friggin state, with so much diversity of people, terrain, beauty, politics. Although I spent a week in the state, there is so much more to see and do. Of course, I could say that about almost every place I’ve visited – so much to see and do!