Hot Springs,… Finally! And a Special Birthday
Since my 2016 trip to southeastern US, I’ve hoped to visit Hot Springs, Arkansas; however,...
The United States of America
A Family Fourth,… A Wedding,… and the Outer Limits… Well, Banks
When I visit home, it’s not unusual for me to stick close to the house...
Smoky Mountain High
It’s been a while since I’ve visited my home state of North Carolina because the...
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....