Monthly Archives: July 2010

Further travels of a born-again tourist…

When my brother told me we were going to the Sawdust Festival this past Thursday I thought he said the Sausage Festval and I wasn’t quite sure how to respond.  Fortunately, I misheard my brother and making a decision about … Continue reading

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Becoming reacquainted…

I seem to have lost track of time.  I am clearly on vacation time in my born-again tourist role.  I had to confirm with my brother what day of the week it is as we have been running around doing … Continue reading

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Summertime and the livin’ is easy…

Summertime and the livin’ is easy…yes sir, Billie Holiday got that right.  Especially summertime in a vaction framework in Southern California. So far my time here in So Cal visiting my family and friends has been idyllic and I have … Continue reading

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Intensity…

My nephew Paul (age 15) is into mixed martial arts (MMA) training.  I had an opportunity to watch him train the other day and it was an intense workout.  I was in awe of the level of energy involved in … Continue reading

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Comings and goings…

I travel a bit.  Going to the airport to depart to farwaway places has lost a great deal of its luster.  I can remember a time when traveling by plane somewhere was a thrill, but those days are long gone.  … Continue reading

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