A friend asked me, "How does it feel to be grounded?" He was referring to the fact that I went from busy business traveler almost 40 percent of the time to no travel at all, in a span of a few months. It was an off-handed comment, but I wasn't sure how to respond -- … Continue reading Life Up in the Air
Mother Nature seems to harbor some resentment toward Wednesdays this winter. Each Wednesday for the past month has seen some pretty foul weather. It hasn’t been a fun commute to work. The shift from on-roll employee with the ability to work from home as needed to contractor who loses a day’s pay if she doesn’t… Continue reading A snowy commute and an uplifting stranger…
One of my favorite things to do when I go out on the road is to wander through supermarkets. I have brought home tons of jams and salsas, among other things that can get through TSA. But the local flavors don’t stop there. My travel souvenirs are usually photos and flavor memories. I think of… Continue reading Baking Back Memories: Travels come alive once more with potatoes and beans
Where is the most peaceful place you’ve been? Whether in your own backyard or some faraway destination… Right around the time of the Woodward Dream Cruise in August, I feel the need to head out of the city, away from orange construction cones, crowded stores and going from one air conditioned box to another. I’ve… Continue reading 76 trombones in the northern wood…
A friend recently marveled at how I can stay awake during long road trips. I spend a bit of time driving back and forth across the state of Michigan. And, this summer, with all this time on my hands, I decided it was the perfect time for a long-haul summer road trip — Detroit to… Continue reading ’18 miles and WOW!’ Tips for staying awake during the summer road trip
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