New York at Christmas: An Itinerary
Every December, I visit a different city and immerse myself in the local Christmas culture. New York was my city of choice this year. My adventure included snow, lights, glamour, […]
Eclipse 2017: Was It Worth the Hassle?
Traveling to the 2017 solar eclipse in Jackson, Wyoming, required a herculean planning effort. Now that it is over, was it worth all the hassle? Here is an account of […]
Preparing to Go Dark: Eclipse 2017
How often do you have an honest-to-goodness, kinda scary adventure these days? One where you really and truly don’t know how things will turn out?
Hawaii: Don’t Let Your Family Move to Paradise
I have been to Hawaii 10 times. The first five times were for care-free vacations. Then, close members of my family moved to Oahu in 2015.
How to Behave at a California Beach
Oh, summer at the beach! Palm trees, sunny days, and endless sand. It would be so perfect if not for people… As someone who lives at a California beach year-round, […]
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