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Going National

Lincoln Memorial a Sunset

September 30, 2016

… and no, not the car rental company. A sequence of events afforded me the opportunity to visit some of our great cities within a six week timeframe. The third …

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The Stigma of Solo Travel

September 24, 2016

I love to travel, as this blog and my photo albums can attest. However, much of my travel for the last decade has been as an individual, neither part of …

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Georgia On My Mind

Atlanta Pianos for Peace

September 20, 2016

In 2016, I’ve stepped up my game for weekend travels having already completed three out-of-town trips (Okeechobee, Florida Keys, Chicago) and decided to take travel to the next level. What I’ve …

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Gross, What’s in That?

September 14, 2016

It was bound to happen. With a camera-equipped smartphone in the pocket or purse of nearly every American (not including tablets, computers and real point-and-shoot or DSLR cameras), we’re capable …

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My Love Hate of Browser Bookmarks

September 1, 2016

Okay, yeah, this feature is a dry, latent feature of every “modern day” internet browser since 1993. Their name has evolved from the original “hotlists” to “bookmarks,” or “favorites” in …

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No More, “Never Forgets”

Today has been an interesting day. It's the 15th anniversary of September 11th, the nation's worst terrorist attack. Tomorrow, Monday, also marks the three-month anniversary of the Pulse shooting. Both …

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Chicago – Life is Good

Chicago Skyline

August 15, 2016

I’m not sure why it takes travel to remind me that “life is good.” Perhaps it’s the fact that I’m fortunate enough totravel. Maybe it’s the opportunities to meet new …

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Disagreeing Politely

August 3, 2016

In all facets of life, disagreements are going to arise. It's inevitable. The root causes can vary, but ultimately it’s likely due to a difference of opinion. So how do you …

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Feed the Beast Review

July 17, 2016

I’m a little more than half way through the first season of AMC’s new drama, Feed the Beast, and after catching up in time for tonight’s new episode, I felt …

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My Home

June 27, 2016

Home. It conjures meanings and feelings different for everyone. It can be both positive and negative, comfort and longing, and somehow has the ability to create a centering effect on …

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