Oh, Canada! by Rich Paschall When I mentioned to some friends that I would be going to Toronto, they asked me if I was going to drive. It is a reasonable question. You can reach there in a little over… Read More ›
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THE ENEMY OF IGNORANCE – RICH PASCHALL
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all… Read More ›
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET – RICH PASCHALL
Marche de Noel, by Rich Paschall Each winter the Christmas markets are a highly anticipated event throughout Europe and in many parts of the world. They typically included local food and drink, crafts, and of course, toys. You will find… Read More ›
ANTICIPATION AND DISAPPOINTMENT – RICH PASCHALL
We can never know about the days to come But we think about them anyway – Carly Simon You may have been looking forward to an event, only to be disappointed when the date finally arrived. Perhaps you got tickets… Read More ›
TO TRAVEL OR NOT TO TRAVEL
That Is The Question, by Rich Paschall Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take flight against the clouds of doubt, And by opposing end them. (with apologies to William… Read More ›
A MINI VACATION FOR THE OLD FOLKS
Lacking money to go anywhere — assuming if we had the money we would go anywhere — it’s really nice to get away and see friends. In fact, it’s WONDERFUL. Tom and Ellin live near enough to get there in… Read More ›
CAN I RETIRE FROM RETIREMENT?
We keep planning vacations. The problem? We are retired, so vacations are not much different than life. If we had more money and could travel, maybe that would be different, but prices have gone up, we’ve had a year plus… Read More ›
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL
Be Delightful, by Rich Paschall If you live anywhere in the United States, except the extreme southern portions, you will eventually get your share of winter weather. The further north you live, the worse it is likely to be. Here… Read More ›
STONEHENGE AND A BATH
Since it has become apparent we are going nowhere this year, we decided to at least reminisce about one of our fun adventures of the recent past. If you have a chance next year, you may wish to stop at… Read More ›
HEATHROW EXPRESS
My regular travel companion of recent years had hoped to come here this summer for another international adventure. He lives in Texas, a state that was on a Chicago quarantine list from July 6 to September 15 and then again… Read More ›
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS – Rich Paschall
A Return to France, by Rich Paschall When you have been to Paris, you will likely hope that you can return someday. It is just a little sprinkle of magic that the city puts upon tourists and part-timers. There are… Read More ›
AWAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS … Marilyn Armstrong
We are taking a few days off, leaving in a few hours. I have posted new material while we are away, but it’s possible I won’t have time to answer comments. I’ll try, but not making any promises. There’s a… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 