Colorado – Singin' One's Journeys

The Singin’ Tourist in the SW USA (Days 6 and 7)

Posted on November 2, 2022November 4, 2022 by traveler

Before I went to sleep Friday night, I noticed that my edema was pretty bad. Despite my hope, when I awakened, it was much worse. I had no choice but to decide to cut out visiting any of the three Colorado national parks and making a direct route home. Unfortunately, the WiFi access for my…

A Bit of Business, A Bit of Fun

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by traveler

This “how many national parks can I visit in a week” trip has been on my radar for quite a while. I finally have a shot of actually doing it! The trip is now part business and part pleasure. I am scheduled to give a lecture on the development of concert spirituals during the Harlem…

Seven National Parks in Ten Days–Can It Be Done?

Posted on May 24, 2022May 30, 2022 by traveler

I’m not sure exactly when I became a fan of national parks, but I am one. I couldn’t wait to be able to get my senior pass, but now I have it I want to put it to good use. I had visited both Rocky Mountain NP and Zion NP with my mother in 2012,…

Denver Goes to the Spirituals

Posted on June 15, 2013July 25, 2023 by traveler

Missed most of Friday’s conference. Really wanted to catch the afternoon presentations, but events prevented that from happening. C’est la vie… Saturday, though, was stupendous. As usual, waited until the last moment to put together my Powerpoint presentation, even added two slides less than an hour before the session started. Still, gave the presentation on…

Greetings from Denver!!

Posted on June 13, 2013July 26, 2023 by traveler

Got into Denver about 9:15 p.m. MDT. Pushed to get in with enough time to get (for me) a full night’s sleep before attending tomorrow’s conference activities. Glad my mother’s flying in to meet me here rather than in Iowa because I made the drive with only one 15-minute stop once I left Des Moines–where…