The Choice

"You love your family, and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens in your own country. And then after that, you can focus and prioritize the rest of the world." (J. D. Vance) "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your …

Thumbs Up Challenge

I started the day early with a cup of coffee. I went to the refrigerator for creamer, and on the refrigerator door was a picture of our grandson, Landon. There he is with a big smile, giving a thumbs-up. I found my creamer and gave him a thumbs-up as the door closed. I sent him …

Why We Travel

We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. T.S. Elliot To travel is to explore. It forces you out of your familiar surroundings and patterns and takes you into the unknown.  In a new place, …