In 2001, I flew a trip about 10 days after 9/11, during the first week that commercial flights resumed, going from Dallas to Traverse City Michigan, via Chicago O’Hare. The security lines were long, very long and slow. Restaurants in… Read More ›
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New Travel Organizer!
For Christmas, my son gave me a cool new item that I had not seen before. I think he intended it for my messy vanity, but I found it a perfect travel companion. The Lay-N-Go Cosmos is a cosmetic bag… Read More ›
Our Semi-Annual TSA Rant
(Note: the author is a Canadian living in PNG and Chile, and travels the world for business and pleasure.) Trigger warning – The rant contains commentary about the events of 9/11 that some may consider contrarian. So – I travel… Read More ›
On a Swiss Mountain, or I get HIGH!
My husband and I were travelling in Switzerland, and as usual we were travelling on a train. My husband is a train fanatic, and while I don’t have the same enthusiasm as he does I do agree train travel is… Read More ›
Sign of the Times
I was going through some photos earlier this week, and found pictures of some various signs I’ve taken over the past couple of years. Signs are cool. Related articles 30 Weird And Funny Road Signs (ifancyphoto.wordpress.com) Crazy Bathroom Signs of… Read More ›
No worries November….
The wee cabin has been the subject of a few blog posts. This year is the latest we have been able to use the cabin, having installed a small heater that we run while we are gone. We have arrived… Read More ›
Dressing for Alaska
I have to admit, I fell in love with Alaska during my first cruise. My friend Jeff Wagg, cruise organizer genius, put together a fantastic cruise for the JREF. Alaska is perfect for cruising. Much of the state is only… Read More ›
Another Afternoon in Pula, Croatia
Pula, located at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula of Croatia, is a small seaside town with centuries of history, which I mentioned here. In addition to visiting the Roman ruins, we also spent a bit of time wandering… Read More ›
More Signs Fall is Coming
I enjoy living in the country, and I do especially enjoy living in New England in the Fall. I enjoyed finding signs that my favorite time of year is almost here. While one day living in a much warmer place… Read More ›
Tripping to Croatia This Week
I’ve been planning this trip with my friend Elaine for much of this year, and we’re both practically giddy about it. I think this is Elaine’s first, or nearly first, international trip. We had talked about Istanbul, but decided that… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 