travel
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Built with sustainable materials, with a vision of practicality and safety foremost. 8/18/25
I would implement an idea I had since playing with magnets as a child in the 1960s. My concept involves using advanced, space-age materials to heat and cool road surfaces embedded with magnetized metal shavings. This innovation would allow future vehicles to hover by creating opposing polarizations between the road surface and each vehicle. Each… Continue reading
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Peace can be defined in so many different ways at different times of the year in so many places. 8/7/25
In moments of quiet prayer or reflection, you can find peace. The beauty of watching a sunrise or sunset with a loved one by the beach, lake, or mountains throughout the changing seasons. The stillness of a snowstorm in winter, a gentle rainfall followed by a rainbow in spring, the roar of the ocean and… Continue reading
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The price of a meal and two specially gifted, pricey ones. Read On 7/31/25
As a man who makes his own wine, my wife and I usually enjoy dining at BYOB restaurants. This helps us keep costs down since we don’t have to order drinks from the bar, such as after-dinner aperitifs like dessert wines, cognac, brandy, or fancy martinis. The most expensive meal I can remember was a… Continue reading
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So much to do, so much to see, so little time and money7/17/25
In the United States, we have yet to explore much of the Midwest, Southwest, and the northern Pacific coastal states. However, we did manage to tour from South Dakota down to Salt Lake City, Utah, where we enjoyed many sights, including Mount Rushmore, the Sitting Bull Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Custer’s Last Stand, Cody, Jackson… Continue reading
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Chicken in a Cognac Cream Sauce or in brown butter sage sauce that I have yet to perfect ! 7/12/25
Appetizers to start- I am a sucker for Shrimp Lejon accompanied by a horseradish sauce and mixed greens. But I have also had some other killer appetizers over the years, Beef Wellington, Arrancini, Scallops wrapped in bacon, Oysters on a Half Shell, Clams Casino. Salads with mixed greens or arugula, featuring shaved mango, pears, strawberries,… Continue reading
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Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye for Better or Worse… Morning News Read On 7/7/25
When it comes to Security – Consider the perspective of Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple and one of the richest individuals in the world, who sacrificed much of his personal life for business success. His final thoughts on success and financial security were poignant: “I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world.… Continue reading
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Don’t Sweat the Little Things, See Both Sides of the Coin, Check Your Ego at the Door. 6/30/25
The headline may sound simple to express but living it each day is much more challenging. Nevertheless, we strive to make it work. No one wants to argue over minor issues that often seem more significant. In reality, they’re usually not. Having been married for nearly 50 years, I often tell couples that the toughest… Continue reading
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History, Food, Wine, Scenery, and People it’s Italy for Me! 6/29/25
In 2015, we booked a trip with our good friends that turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. We experienced a delay at the airport because Joe Biden, then Vice President, was arriving to say his final goodbyes to Pope Francis. We traveled to Venice in late September, just as Pope Francis was… Continue reading
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This Man for ALL Seasons 6/22/25
Here’s a clearer version of the text from a mild obsessive-compulsive guy. Oh! In all cases listed below, don’t forget to pack a cooler with food and beverages! Oh! Feel free to save this list, as I have already done all the planning for you! Summer essentials that you definitely need include: Make sure to… Continue reading
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Ireland, Europe in General, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Greece, Slovenia, Spain, Sicily and Italy Again!
We are not world travelers by any means, but we have been to Canada twice, Alaska, with a cruise down the Inside Passage to Vancouver, and Italy, which to date has been our favorite. My wife and I have seen a significant portion of the USA, but we have yet to visit the Grand Canyon.… Continue reading
