Category Archives: travel

Homeward Bound, My Man Awaits

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I have taken an unusual break from blogging, but that is because I have been very very busy. I truly enjoy doing what I do, and applying my organizational and professional skills over long days of meetings with people from all over the entire United States, its territories, and commonwealths. I love public speaking, facilitating meetings, and directing traffic. Seriously… and my boss thinks…
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PR Dreamin’

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I can hardly believe, 19 years ago today, the love of my life and I were on a beach on my very favorite Caribbean island, him shirtless and wearing a Speedo, then later that evening, we enjoyed a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner on la isla del encanto.

Ahhhh… cherish the memories.

Our recollection of that week and that particular day…
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Flying In Leather

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Yesterday, I flew two flight segments to get home from my business trip. I was in three airports (departure, transfer, and arrival) for several hours of waiting time. There were hundreds of people who saw me while I was in lines to check in, going through security, waiting for planes, and waiting over an hour for luggage at baggage claim.

I was dressed for these flights in what I like to wear when I dress casually in cool weather: leather jeans, biker t-shirt, and comfortable boots.

What’s that? Leather jeans — you wore them in public!!! — in airports? What did people say or do?
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Weekend of Caring

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I drove my spouse to visit his mother who lives near Pittsburgh this past weekend. It is not a fun trip; never has been. My mother-in-law lives alone in the house she has known for over 65 years, in a small, run-down community. At age 85, she is doing okay caring for herself, but…
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