End of a decade travels (part 1: family)

Tuesday It’s Christmas Eve! For my family, that’s our day to gather. I picked up my mother and we drove…

Marrakech and Madrid (part 2: return to Spain)

Wednesday We had a completely uneventful flight to Madrid (thankfully cooler than the flight out) and an easy entry into…

Saturday We took our well-worn path to O’Hare and through the security line. We made a quick stop in American…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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