Friday We woke early to get everything in order for the day. We brought everything downstairs and packed up the…
Around the world in 15 days (part 3: Queen of the Hebrides)
Wednesday We were up reasonably early to get ourselves going before coffee service. We enjoyed coffee in our room while…
Around the world in 15 days (part 2: north by northwest)
Friday We woke up early to check email, finish packing, and meet Virginia’s father for breakfast. After breakfast we took…
Around the world in 15 days (part 1: Hong Kong and Seoul)
Sunday Our journey began without much difficulty. We had an easy trip to O’Hare Terminal 5, followed by an equally…
Return to Aruba 2019
Normally, I write a day-by-day version of our trips, mostly for my own memory. That generally works, especially when each…
Favorite Music of 2018
Favorites Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer I’ve been a fan since the Metropolis Suite, and this album continues my admiration.…
A weekend in New Orleans
Friday I was surprisingly unprepared for this trip. I mean, I was packed in advance and all, but I had…
