My wife and I found White Lotus this week, which is about right for us. This time we’re only five years behind. The family scenes make me laugh, not so much her, but one struck me hard: The kid sleeps on the beach at low tide in the first season. What was so funny? The […]
REGULAR PEOPLE DO MORE
November 12, 2024 by
Regular people do what needs to get done. From doing the easy stuff, to the hard stuff, they take their shot. You’ll recognize them when you see someone and wonder why they’re out doing what they. For example:
TRAVEL PLANS FOR HUSBAND AND WIVE JOY
June 20, 2024 by
Travel plans for a couple means cooperation. If you are having trouble communicating, take a trip to clear things up. There’s something special about arguing six thousand mile away from home. What’re you gonna do? Get along.
HOME STRETCH FROM LONDON TO PORTLAND
June 7, 2024 by
The home stretch is the payoff for travelers. Under budget, on time, no lost passports or ID? Check. Spend the last night in London relaxing and resting up for the nine hour flight in the morning? Wouldn’t that make sense? Resting up to sit for nine hours? Or . . .
HOMEWARD BOUND? YES WE ARE
April 10, 2024 by
Homeward bound is the goal of all travelers. First it’s all about getting out and around, seeing new places and new people. Then it happens. Whether a face, a building, or something you eat, you’re ready to turn the corner and head for home. That’s the story, but . . .
THE ROAD HOME
April 5, 2024 by
Be ready for the unexpected on the road home. Follow directions, stop at the stop signs and stop lights and take a good look around.
HOME COOKING FOR WARM HEARTS
September 18, 2023 by
“Home cooking is best when . . .” Fill in the blank. Whatever you come up with is fine, but yesterday my group was amazing for many reasons. First:
HOME COOKING CONVERSATION: PORK BUTT
September 4, 2023 by
Home cooking usually means there’s a cook involved. You know, a chef. With no cook or chef around you do what everyone else does: Get into that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans.
LIVE BETTER? IT STARTS AT HOME
June 26, 2023 by
I want to live better. So do you. We just don’t say it out loud. Why? Because everyone wants to live better, they just don’t want to do the work. And if they do the work, they get it wrong. For example:
‘BACK HOME’ IS THE SADDEST PLACE
August 3, 2022 by
“Back home we don’t call it that.” Those are the words I overheard at Tapphoria. Two people at another table were going over things. They weren’t from here and the more they talked the more each mentioned their own ‘back home.’ I know homesick when I hear it.
