Food, Travel

Istanbul Is a Turkish Delight

Mouths watering, we hopped on a ferry back to the other side of the bay and bid farewell to Gem before changing for dinner ...

Musings, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

Room With a View

... we “found peace in the cacophony of stimuli.” Such are the thoughts from which blogs are born …

Flying, Musings, Travel

In Praise of Small Airports

EVERYONE we dealt with at these airports was friendly. “Please” and “thank you” were the norm, not the exception.

Road Trip, Travel

Ready to Roadtrip

The last time we drove cross country, from Virginia to Arizona by way of Florida, we did it in a two-seat convertible roadster. This time, we're making some concessions ...

Musings, Travel, Walks

Go For A Walk!

I put on my shorts, t-shirt, and walking shoes and set out. I walked through leafy neighborhoods of well-kept homes, then turned toward the main drag ...

Flying, Musings, Travel

Nothing

No briefcase, no backpack. No laptop or tablet. No noise-canceling headphones, not even earbuds. Nothing in my hands, nothing to weigh me down. 

Musings

Look Forward, Not Back

... I’m focusing even more deeply on simplifying the things in my life that matter less, so that I can spend more quality time on the things I truly care about ...

Flying, Travel

37,000 Feet Over Greenland

Never before have I seen a land more barren or more colorless, but in that stark environment, there is incredible beauty.

Flying, Musings

Adventures To Come

I hoped that he would know that through his effort and commitment, the world might become a better and safe place.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 365+1 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – A Postscript

I’m glad I got to fill-in from time-to-time, but it was only to help nurture HER baby (I had fun, too).