A Personal Trip to Kansas City
When I say Kansas City, most people think Kansas. But the real deal is in Missouri. The turn-of-the-century classic across the river from it's younger sibling that spawned generations of…
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Happy Holidays My Friends!
It's hard to believe as I look at the fog, that one year ago we were buried in snow. 14 inches of snow that broke a 40 year record and…
They say it’s your birthday! 5 Year Anniversary
May is blogiversary month. June is the beginning of my 5th year of blogging! To celebrate, I'm serving up a slice of lovely decadence. Chocolate and vanilla cheesecake with pecans…
The Heart Matters
It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons. -Johann Schiller My father was a minister, as was my grandfather and great-grandfather. I grew…
Viva la Cancun!
"In Mexico, anything is possible!" rental car agent Traveling the world has always been a dream of mine. A dream that I share with a woman who's been my wife…
The Man Behind the Microphone
If you've listened to Portland, Oregon radio over the past 15 years, then chances are you've heard the unmistakable voice of Tim Taylor. Recently hired by a Portland FM station,…
Food Matters Choosing to Live Better
This morning, as I lay in bed losing my fight to continue sleeping, I listened to the morning news. A recent report shows that over 60% of Americans are overweight.…
Seize the Daylight
We all know it's going to happen, yet every year it seems to take us by surprise. Maybe we are in denial. The frenetic pace of Summer spills over as…
Random Thoughts Today
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and…
It’s Good To Be Home!
Traveling to Vermont for Sarah and Patrick's wedding this past weekend was filled with many first time experiences. This is why I love to travel. The people you meet, the…