I'm "somebody" as a travel blogger, now that I've traveled to Europe. That sentence is heavy on sarcasm, but…
Misc Blogs
Mask Up: 2020 Style Somebody pinch me! This sentiment echoed loud and clear throughout 2020. As I write this blog with two days remaining in the year, I hope it closes uneventfully. We all have been traumitized in some…
Can a Pandemic and Travel Mix? Fevered prayers in consideration of mortality. โFreeโ refreshments/earbuds/blankets (depending on the airline). Tiny lavatories with barely any room for my 5โ9โ frame. Turbulence, ear-popping, gas, consistently friendly crew, and post COVID-19 pandemicโฆmasks. I…
Confessions of a Travel and Movie Lover I have a confession to make. Actually, make that two! On second thoughtโฆthree. I unashamedly have a small collection of VHS/DVD movies and a way to play them! Some of us donโt…
Helping is a Covid-19 Cure-All When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, โLook for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping’. Mr. Rogers…
Updated 2/29/20 Anti-Virus Flexibility is one of the greatest assets to a frequent traveler! Life/stuff happens. If youโre not prepared, you may be in for a very rude awakening! Like any investment, travel needs protection. We don’t hesitate to…
No Shame in my โairline ticket paymentโ Game! Disclaimer: I havenโt used any of the following services for purchasing a “layaway” airline ticket. I like to blog about my personal experiences. I debated writing this blog based on the…
Christmas Drinks: Donโt Blame it in the Alcohol I grew up in a family that allowed children to take a sip or two of alcoholic beverages. It was mostly during Christmas or special occasions. I think I turned out…
A Thankful Heart Iโve found it almost impossible to complain and be grateful in the same breath! Even in the imperfect moments, thankfulness has a way of altering perspective. This is my first โholidayโ blog. I couldnโt let Thanksgiving…
Small Talk โSo where are you from?โ That seemingly straightforward question tends to get a complicated answer. An internet meme illustrating this question is how I connected the dots to my boycott of The Dominican Republic. I was born…