Want to know more? Then read on. I figure it’s time to share a little bit more about who I am, than just the little blurb under my name. I was in broadcast news media since 1979 and retired on April 18, 2022. I was a radio and TV reporter…

A to Z of my favorite travel destinations — P is for Petra — Jordan is often overlooked as a destination in the middle east but it shouldn’t be. Its neighbors may get more attention. Consider Egypt, Israel, West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. So it’s remarkable what a calm and peaceful country it is, despite the wars and political strife all around…

But is it better in Spring or Fall? — Paris in the springtime sounds oh so romantic. But if you ask me, fantasy is better than reality. Millions of people have the same idea every year and every year the city is packed cheek to jowl with tourists. And the weather isn’t really all that great in the springtime…

I’ve lived a life without regret — I try to live my life without regret. It comes from always trying to live my best life. It isn’t always perfect and I am far from that. But every moment of my life, the good and the bad has taught me lessons and is what got me to where…

Are you up for a challenge? — Why would anybody put themself through intensive preparation for a challenge that they know isn’t going to be easy? I’ve asked myself this question a lot lately as I get ready for a 280-kilometer walk along a stretch of the Camino DeSantiago. And that’s not even the big walk. Some…

Sometimes the toughest lessons have the biggest rewards — If spring represents birth and new beginnings, fall must also be a time of transition. Leaves change color in their final burst of life before the death of winter arrives. That was symbolic of my life at the time. I had to say goodbye to my dream of traveling the…

They don’t call it the Rome of Portugal for nothing — I certainly don’t consider myself a religious person. I was raised Catholic but that’s where it ended. I do, however, consider myself a spiritual person. So it all makes me wonder what really drives me to visit so many churches, cathedrals, temples, mosques, and synagogues when I’m traveling. I rarely…

I have my reasons — Ailurophobia — An intense fear of cats that’s strong enough to cause panic and anxiety when around or thinking about cats. Have you ever noticed how many cat people there are? That sounds like a setup for a Seinfeld routine. But really. I had my lightbulb moment when I was…

Whether it’s a sudden or a slow death it’s never easy — Loss is never easy. The times when we are caught off guard, when someone we care about dies suddenly, without any warning, can be devastating. When my father died suddenly, I thought it was the worst possible way for someone to go. At least for those of us left behind…