Category Archives: travel

Ahoy, Matey!

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

At the Jolly Roger Restaurant in the small Southern California town of Oceanside, you can order an Avocado Blast as a starter (tempura-battered avo stuffed with shrimp and tuna), Orange Coconut Salmon as an entree (panko-crusted with a sweet ginger … Continue reading →

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Trilling on the Trail

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

An old friend stopped by to visit the other day. He appeared at my front door without warning, taking me back almost fifty years to the moment we first met. He is still quite the singer. His stride is supremely … Continue reading →

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Slush Fun

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

In the last few years, it seems every other corner in Colorado Springs sprouts a newly built “Kum & Go” gas station. Kum & Go’s bright red-and-white oval signs beckon consumers to plentiful pumps and come-hither convenience stores. Kum & … Continue reading →

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Cooler Water Cooler

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

In tiny Beaver, Utah – aside the I-15 and just south of the I-70 juncture, you’ll find a Chevron gas station (still) offering full-service at the pumps. Well, sort of full-service. You fill your own tank, and as soon as … Continue reading →

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Deutschland-ish Improvements

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

My wife and I are slowly remodeling our house, a room at a time. First, we took a big plunge and overhauled the kitchen. Then we gutted the master bath. Now we’re thinking about a large deck with indoor/outdoor spaces. … Continue reading →

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Flight of the Humble Bee

Posted on May 30, 2019 by

Travelling to faraway places – weeks at a time – sprouts a dual bloom of stress and excitement. The stress buds from the interruption of life at home; the need to keep things clicking and intact while away. The excitement … Continue reading →

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Snacks, Snooze, Repeat

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

My wife and I are adjusting our sleep schedules several days ahead of an upcoming trip to Europe. The first night we went to bed an hour earlier than usual, the next night two hours earlier, and so on. Our … Continue reading →

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