Paradise Lost?
Upon seeing our backyard for the first time, some have described it as a “Garden of Eden.” A very peaceful spot centered by nice, cool blue water surrounded by a … Continue Reading Paradise Lost?
Bro Brew Go
The last time my brother and I got together for one of our Bro Go weekends, was December of 2014 when we went to Disney World, which for me was … Continue Reading Bro Brew Go
Montreat – A New Generation
Previously, not once, but twice, I have written about what a special place Montreat is to me. It was my parents who started coming here in the 1950s and my … Continue Reading Montreat – A New Generation
Selling Ladies Shoes
In some of my previous posts, I mentioned the fact that in high school and college I worked part-time selling ladies shoes at a local department store—Goldsmith’s (now Macy’s). But … Continue Reading Selling Ladies Shoes
♫ New York, New York ♫ – 2nd Stanza
Picking up my complimentary audio tour, I went to the designated spot in the luggage room, punched in 1 on the device, and was greeted with a special announcement indulging … Continue Reading ♫ New York, New York ♫ – 2nd Stanza
♫ New York, New York ♫ – 1st Stanza
I have written before that teaching my course has allowed me many, many visits to some really cool cities—San Francisco being one in particular. And it has been nice that … Continue Reading ♫ New York, New York ♫ – 1st Stanza
A Small Taste of Retirement?
In February of this year, I had major surgery that resulted in me being off of work for 18 consecutive days (12 work days and 3 weekends). In my 35+ … Continue Reading A Small Taste of Retirement?
A Bond Binge
Earlier this year I wrote about how I had gotten interested in reading James Bond books. And I must admit that this interest resulted in me going on a Bond … Continue Reading A Bond Binge
SIBSAB X – 2016
Recently my three siblings and I got together for our annual SIBSAB—our yearly sibling sabbatical. In case you have not read one of my previous posts about SIBSAB, this is … Continue Reading SIBSAB X – 2016
A New Car
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I am a lifelong car lover. In the past, I have written about all the Cars that I … Continue Reading A New Car
Not So Alone in Amsterdam
Continued from Still Alone in Amsterdam… On my last vacation day before I had to start teaching, I made it a combination of old and new activities. I started off … Continue Reading Not So Alone in Amsterdam
Still Alone in Amsterdam
Continued from All Alone in Amsterdam… On my second day in Amsterdam (first full day), as I was walking to the next museum I planned to visit, I decided to … Continue Reading Still Alone in Amsterdam
All Alone in Amsterdam
Continued from Alone in Amsterdam… When I exited the museum, I discovered the weather had markedly improved and the sun was even trying to peek out from behind the clouds. … Continue Reading All Alone in Amsterdam
Alone in Amsterdam
I knew it would be a different trip to Amsterdam for the annual teaching of my course there this year. Last year’s trip, had been an extraordinary visit as it … Continue Reading Alone in Amsterdam
60? Really?
This year I will hit what to me seems a significant milestone, a sexagenarian one. And as I approach my 60th birthday, I do so with a bit of trepidation … Continue Reading 60? Really?
Glorious Spring
Now that March Madness is over, for me spring can begin. At least where I live, the conclusion of those three exciting weekends of college basketball always spells the end … Continue Reading Glorious Spring
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