Thinking On

I am glad I went up to see Ponemah, and came across a number of towns that are now on my radar to stop in.  Ponemah was a test on my bigger idea of visiting the ten poorest towns in the United States.  Although Ponemah proved that there really isn't much to be scared about, there are a few things that are lingering on my mind.

1. I realize that the cultures of the people living in these small towns may be significantly different than in usual places (esp. if they're on reservations).  I don't know how I want to approach the idea of ethnic culture.  I don't know if i want to get into culture.
2. It may not be safe to go to these small - kind of backwoods- towns by myself.  Also, no one to take pictures of me in the town.  :) 
3. I still have no angle, which I need to have before I make plans to go visit the other towns.  I have to think hard about my trip to Ponemah.
4. Contemplating travel writing, start in MN.  

It may be another month before I go visit the next city, which I think is in South Dakota.  In the mean time, I might do local trips and do some travel writing.  I like it!