Certainly lifelong friends bring us joy and memories forever, but our social one night stands are also memorable for their brevity and emotional connection.
Category: 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.
Fifty States. I Did It!
... it came down to North Dakota and Alaska as my final two unvisited states.
Never Forget
Flying on this day is a little like flipping the bird to terrorists. I refuse to be afraid to fly ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
The End is Near
I’ve ticked off every letter from A to W. I have a mere three letters remaining to successfully complete my plan.
W is For Water
... Greg and our lunch companion went into the kitchen where they chose a local fish for the chef to cook up as we waited.
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.
The World A to Z 