Category Archives: travel

Monumental Breakthrough

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Loyal readers of this blog know that my spouse has been dealing with serious issues related to long-term infections that he acquired from a tick bite. Three years ago today, he was officially diagnosed with the illness and began a long, torturous process of treatment, recovery, relapse, and now (we think) remission.

When a guy has been sick for so long, and living with serious consequences of that illness, you can’t blame him for dwelling in the present or for adopting a “one day at a time” attitude, without want to think about the future.

My spouse can’t walk without assistance, and he has constant pain in his joints from the permanent damage that those infections caused. So “just get through today” has been his ongoing mantra.

Until yesterday, when…
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Travel Observations

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I had a productive business trip to the West Coast, and also got to visit with some of my family while I was there. I returned home late on Friday afternoon to the arms of my warm, wonderful spouse.

Along my way, I made some observations…
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Airport Boot Sightings

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Recently, I flew from Washington, DC, through Charlotte, North Carolina, to a city on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. While in the airports waiting for my flights, of course I did a lot of people watching — or in my case — looking for the occasional boot sighting.

I am pleased, at least during winter, there were more boots on men’s feet than anticipated. Of course there were a few dodo birds who…
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Two Million Miler

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Mtrainier2014I received a letter in the mail yesterday from an airline frequent flier program advising me that I have achieved “two million mile” status, or permanent Gold status, with that airline’s frequent flier program.

Hmmm… wasn’t expecting that. Nice perk, especially considering…
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Learning Not To Take Things So Seriously

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I had a very productive and enjoyable trip to a U.S. state well-known for boots, and wasn’t disappointed with the bootedness (LOL), but am now back home and getting back into the swing of things.

During my trip, I interacted with thousands of people, from airport security dudes to airline flight attendants to hotel staff to attendees of the meeting which was the purpose of my travel.

Most people are courteous, but there are a few who take themselves much too seriously. Examples:
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Blog Break for Travel

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I am going on travel for professional reasons. I will be very busy at the location where I am going. I regret that I will not have time to post blog messages while I am away.

My spouse is not going with me. He cannot travel due to his physical disability and frankly, I think this thing that I am going to would bore him, while I will find it professionally stimulating.

Yes, I am being intentionally vague about where I am going and what I will be doing. A slight hint — the location is within the United States and is boot-friendly. 🙂

Check back late this week when I will resume postings.

Meanwhile, remember:

Life is short: wear boots!