Last year I spent a lot of time away from home but it wasn’t great for travel per se. I spent nearly two solid month’s at my mom’s place before and after she died. I can’t quite say that I enjoyed it, but being in one place, in that place, was useful for me. 2018 is going to be a year of less travel I think. I’ve got two airplane trips planned and I’m not planning to add any more.

Here are all the places. Seven states. Three provinces. Stars indicate multiple visits to the exact same place. Past years: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 2007, 2006, 2005.

1. Niceville FL – a great way to kick off the year with some sunshine and friendly librarians
2. Cambridge MA* – Deb’s place is always good for the soul
3. Toronto ON – a weird AirBnB and a great visit
4. Toronto ON – Gabe’s duplex was a better resting place
5. Stow MA* – chilling post-Superbowl at Kate’s
6. Westport MA* – planned to spend more time here than I actually did
7. Montreal QC – a catsit and a trip that was supposed to be a vacation with Jim
8. Crystal City VA – a fun library conference and a chance to see a lot of library friends
9. Washington DC – MeFites put me up and showed me the town, so lovely
10. Brooklyn NY* – wound up here twice, the couch is fine but the love is great
11. Brooklyn NY – hamsters!
12. Weir’s Beach NH – Fun Spot was one of the year’s highlights
13. Cambridge MA – another catsit, another funny little bed
14. Concord NH – I spent a lot of time sleeping not far from home
15. Boxboro MA* – moved in and did not leave for a while
16. Edmonton AB – a great conference center
17. Edmonton AB – the swank apartment of an old family friend
18. Baraboo WI – place was as weird as it seems but the conference was grand
19. Saratoga Springs NY – Liked this Hilton, loved this conference