Smoky Mountain High
It’s been a while since I’ve visited my home state of North Carolina because the...
The United States of America
A 1-Hour Tour. A 1-Hour Tour…
(If you don’t get the reference, you really need to watch more 60’s TV.) Saturday...
Tiptoe through the Tulips
Unfortunately, the forecast of cold, rainy and windy weather for most of Saturday was absolutely...
See the Tulips at Last?
I’ve lived in Iowa for nearly 12 years and only visited Pella twice, neither time...
They Say the Neon Lights Are Bright
Between the late night before and the day’s cold weather, my mother, sister and I...
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on Ma Head
I didn’t mention previously that, in preparation for this trip–during which I expected to present...
Headin’ to New York
I reached the Cedar Rapids airport on Thursday morning. Most memorable about the drive was...
New York, New York…
Now, this is the kind of trip I like, a combination of business and pleasure....
Three Days in Dubuque–Day Three
Busy day started with a stop at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. It seems...
Three Days in Dubuque–Day Two
Even though I hadn’t asked for a wake-up call, I was highly motivated to check...