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In Flight Entertainment
Earlier in the week I was on the flight from hell. Today, I am determined to have a great travel day. Despite the flight to California on Monday, my work week has gone well. I had a good hotel, goo…
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August 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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Albuquerque Botanical: Rural Road Trips
The Albuquerque Botanical Garden is an unexpected delight. The grounds are immaculate. It is a shady oasis in a desert landscape. As we walk among the trees by a large lake, I am refreshed. It is n…
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March 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Old Town Charm: Rural Road Trips
Sometimes a road warrior just needs a little down time. In old town Albuquerque, a quiet stroll and a leisurely meal fit the bill. The old section of town is a bit ragged around the edges. Shops ha…
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March 19, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Indian Oasis: Rural Road Trip
After a full day of driving, I was thrilled to pull off the highway to the Route 66 RV park on the Laguna Pueblo. Of course navigating two tight roundabouts in a large rv while towing a pick up tru…
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March 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Thor’d: Rural Road Trips
We bought a brand new Thor motor coach and I am thrilled with the lay out. No one tells you however about the problems that comes when you buy a new rig. So many moving parts that need to be tested…
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March 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Amarillo By Sunset: Rural Road Trips
Amarillo, Texas is usually a drive through city. We spend the night, eat a meal and head for points further down the interstate. This trip we decide to stay a few nights. We select Fort Amarillo RV…
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March 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Birthday Special: Rural Road Trip
My mother in law (who is likely reading this) just had a birthday. This year she insisted on taking all of her children and spouses out for fried chicken. In her world (and mine) family is everythi…
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February 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Iconic Texas: Rural Road Trips
Rolling down highway 40, our big rig pulls into Amarillo Texas in late afternoon. After miles of rough road and cross winds, the rv park is a welcome relief. We quickly set camp and take a walk aro…
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February 4, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Claremore At Last: Rural Road Trip Oklahoma
Our first day on the road in our new rv has come to an end, and I should be excited. But, it has been a stressful day as we were getting used to driving our “big rig”. We have lots of little issues…
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January 28, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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Pompeii: Tragedy on Tour: Rural Road Trip
When I have time between grown up responsibilities, I like to make my own fun. This often involves random searches for “things to do near me” or “things happening this weekend”. Today google sugges…
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January 26, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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Roses in Bloom: Travel Goals California
This week, I am in beautiful San Jose, California. My lodging is in the rose garden district, so named because of a beautiful public rose garden. I get a warm, happy feeling when I encounter intent…
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January 24, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Egypt in Cali: Travel Goals California
When I travel for work, I like to squeeze in as many experiences as possible. Hey, I am here and I am technically retired. I might as well get a little adventure after consulting hours are over. Th…
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January 22, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Heading Home
It is a strange sensation when you have lived in a temporary home for awhile and it is time to leave. Our retirement plans include seeing the world, one rental house at a time. For this month, we h…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Donegal Drive: Travel Goals Ireland
My favorite days in Ireland are unplanned ramblings. We know we want to spend time in Donegal, but it is more of a general idea than a plan. We say goodbye to the sheep standing in the driveway and…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Ceide Fields: Travel Goals Ireland
Once in awhile, I find myself in a place that feels timeless. I could be anywhere at all. Time stands still between the Earth and sky. At Ceide Fields near Glenurla, County Mayo, it is easy to forg…
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December 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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My Toes Are Cold
As I sit and watch the snow outside my window, my toes are cold. But my coffee is warm. I have central heating in my house and a blanket on the arm of my chair. My toes are cold, but they don’t hav…
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December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Educating for Sanity: The Nation of Immigration
So much discussion, attention, and emotion…. Immigration talk has flooded our media sources, emerging as an American campaign issue in 2016 and again in 2024. Let’s move beyond the rhetoric and att…
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December 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Hike On
When the kids said they wanted to go to Ireland to hike, we gladly rented a farmhouse. I picked a part of the country known for iconic hikes. We went earlier and spent a few weeks exploring countie…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Christmas Whispers
What is it about Christmas preparations that create such divided feelings? For some, it is (to borrow a cliche) the most wonderful time of the year. For others it is a chore that produces anxiety a…
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December 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Return to the Holy Waters: Travel Goals Ireland
It felt like returning to the scene of an accident. Earlier in our Irish adventure we visited St. Patrick’s well, but on the way there, we accidentally hit a curb and had a flat tire. We made it to…
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December 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Stairway to Heaven: Travel Goals Ireland
Today we take an iconic hike in Ireland. The “stairway to heaven” or cuilcagh boardwalk trail is in county Fermanagh. It is just over the border into Northern Ireland and about twenty minutes from …
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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Chasing the Northern Lights: Travel Goals
One of the best reasons to come to Norway in winter is to see the Northern Lights. We brave the cold and the snow. We take a boat up the coast far beyond the arctic circle. We encounter six nights …
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December 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Donegal Drive: Travel Goals Ireland
My favorite days in Ireland are unplanned ramblings. We know we want to spend time in Donegal, but it is more of a general idea than a plan. We say goodbye to the sheep standing in the driveway and…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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On The Road Again: Rural Road Trips
As we head out on another adventure, I am oddly ambivalent. I don’t feel ill, but I also am not myself. Usually I am giddy with excitement. Today, I could just as easily go back inside and hide und…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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The Rovers: Travel Goals Ireland
Of all the things we could be doing in Ireland, my our son in law wants to go to a Sligo Rovers game. I was thinking music festival or dinner by the sea. But it is their vacation and we have been h…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM