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Foggy Camp
Our journey this past weekend is what I’d describe as a labor of love. It seems that lots of folks are on the road as many out of state license plates are interspersed among the big rigs that traverse my home state of Virginia. We pass through the New River Valley, home to the towns … Continue reading
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The Zen of being Me
It’s not often that I relax. I mean truly relax. Sure, I go away often but there’s a decent amount of stress associated with those adventures. I’m either looking ahead or back thinking what I must do next or forgot to do first. You wouldn’t think it but I’m wound up pretty tight. I’ve been … Continue reading
A Long Day At Universal Studios
The promise was it would be a typical day in central Florida in June. Hot, humid and a chance of showers. The first official day of Summer had arrived and we were ready. The severe restrictions to my carry-on luggage imposed by the airline made me leave our rain panchos home. I hoped I … Continue reading
Hangin’ With The Hang Gliders
A breezy day with temperatures in the 70s is not typical weather for a summer day in Virginia. Low humidity and crystal blue skies made for a delightful morning coffee in the hot tub. We discussed several options for taking advantage of the outdoors and decided to visit the Woodstock Tower and hike in the … Continue reading
10 Places You Won’t Find Me
It’s been a while since we’ve been anywhere fun. Next week is the end of school for Don & Damian. Baseball will finish in early June and then our summer travel season can begin! I’m already busy plotting some Fall and Winter adventures (don’t tell Don). It must seem like nothing is off limits in … Continue reading
The Five Year Plan
We have started to formulate the exit strategy. We euphemistically refer to it as, “The five year plan”. What are we referring to, is it when we plan to drink the kool-aid if either Hillary or Trump get elected? Nope. It is our road to retirement. Shall we be sitting on some idyllic beach somewhere? … Continue reading
Almost Heaven
I don’t know why we had never been to Shepherdstown, WV before yesterday. Located near the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley not far from a natural ford of the Potomac River it is a charming little town rife with history, education, arts, activities and architecture. Now known primarily as a college town, the home … Continue reading
Bridges
The morning after we left Pittsburgh the sun was shining brightly. We had already decided to embark on a driving tour of the covered bridges of Bedford County. Don and I both share a soft spot for covered bridges and there aren’t too many things we both like. We decided that they appeal to Don’s … Continue reading
Convergence
When you are a Dallas Cowboys fan you have no pressing need to visit Pittsburgh. After all, the Steelers have more super bowl rings than Dallas and Steeler’s fans are a rabid bunch. Consequently, Don & I have never ventured into Steeler’s Country. This weekend our nephew, Adam Benson, married his long-time girlfriend, Allie in … Continue reading
The House of the Rising Sons
After they had an Easter morning breakfast of candy and donuts, it seemed like a good idea to take the Russo Boys Gen 2 out to the park to burn off some sugar. Kim & Steve are blessed to live in an area that is full of nice parks and today we chose Falls Lake … Continue reading
