I recently went on a road trip through the Midwest with some good friends. Our itinerary included national parks, museums, and gardens and included a lot of unexpected stops when something caught our eye from the road. When asked what I wanted to see on and do on the trip, I didn't have much in... Continue Reading →
Outwitting the Airlines: How I Got What I Wanted Despite Their Help
Back in November, I was too sick to fly and had to cancel a trip. I hated doing it. It meant missing a visit with my family but even more painful was the thought that I would have to sort everything out with the airlines at some point. I would have to call the travel... Continue Reading →
Position in Peace
I am not a gadget girl. My husband loves using electronic tools, but I find them confusing and tend to ignore the advantages they provide. I often think that something that needs electricity is not to be trusted. Run out of batteries, and the thing is useless. When Kurt pulls out his laptop or GPS... Continue Reading →
The Train to Silverton
During the first week in October last year, Kurt and I took a driving tour with his parents. We stayed in Durango at the old but opulent Strater Hotel. Our reason for going to Durango was the narrow gauge train that runs between Durango and Silverton. Jean had heard about it and was interested in... Continue Reading →
