Return to the wilderness

I lived in Arizona for six years as a kid and camping was a significant part of my life. I … More

Around the world in 15 days (part 4: city living)

Friday We woke early to get everything in order for the day. We brought everything downstairs and packed up the … More

Wednesday We were up reasonably early to get ourselves going before coffee service. We enjoyed coffee in our room while … More

Friday We woke up early to check email, finish packing, and meet Virginia’s father for breakfast. After breakfast we took … More

Sunday Our journey began without much difficulty. We had an easy trip to O’Hare Terminal 5, followed by an equally … More

Normally, I write a day-by-day version of our trips, mostly for my own memory. That generally works, especially when each … More

Favorites Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer I’ve been a fan since the Metropolis Suite, and this album continues my admiration. … More