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Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (and Buses)

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I’ve loved traveling since I was a small child. My parents were always looking for new adventures. Mom was from Galway, Ireland and Daddy was from Knoxville, Tennessee. Our first big vacation was to visit my aunts and cousins in Knoxville. Daddy liked to start off early in the morning before sunrise. We’d … Continue reading Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (and Buses)

Cruising Part Two

From Malta to Italy Leaving the Greek Island of Corfù, we set sail for Malta’s capital city of Valletta. This small island is often overlooked by tourists. It is, in fact a jewel in the Mediterranean Sea. The walled city of Valletta was founded in the 1500’s and only fifteen years was built. The baroque architecture is breathtaking. We didn’t have a lot of time … Continue reading Cruising Part Two

Right or Wrong?

Reprinted from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dad-on-the-run/to-the-person-who-left-my-sister-this-judgmental-letter_b_4890969.html   An open letter to the miserable person who slipped this message under my sister’s door in a hotel in Colorado.                  Dear Parent of Infinite Wisdom, First of all, I only write this in order to reassure my sister and brother-in-law that they are not doing anything wrong. You are undoubtedly a nasty person regardless of the situation you find yourself in … Continue reading Right or Wrong?