Category Archives: Commentary
Are you leaving again?
Number 3 in a mini-series about solo travel, and travel in general. Let me know your thoughts. Continue reading
Travel Tales: When plans go awry
Travel is not always “smooth sailing,” but it is always worth the effort to come home with memories of people and places that differ from your home turf. Relish all the varied experiences and “keep on traveling!” Continue reading
Solo Travel: Just Go
Statistics show that an increasing number of solo travelers, particularly those in the 50-plus age range, will take to the highways, the seas, and the airways in coming years. We may not be back to pre-pandemic numbers, and the demographics … Continue reading
Mark the date. I’ll make the popcorn!
The announcement of new Star Wars releases has me excited — how about you? Continue reading
Traveling smart in today’s world
A recent experience crystallized once again the things every traveler must keep in mind while “on the road.” Be cautious and aware of your surroundings when in unfamiliar territory, and know what to do in case of an unpleasant occurrence. Continue reading
December 7 . . .
It’s December 7 — Pearl Harbor Day — but this day in history has other history
as well — some of it surprising. Continue reading
Inauguration Day
The bitter election of 2020 is over; the new president of the United States has been inaugurated. Can we all move forward now?
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A bit of deja vu . . .
I wrote this for a client a few years ago. When I recently came upon it in my file, it prompted memories, a bit of surprise and more than a little sadness. It was first published in an online magazine … Continue reading
Right Off Main 
They Paid with Their Lives
Freedom Wall Recalls a Dark Time If you lived through the Vietnam Era, or if you had a relative in service during that time, you no doubt know that thousands of Americans gave their lives or were injured during the … Continue reading →