travel

Skiing (MM #3175)

Skiing season is officially here. I have a bunch of friends who love to ski, but of course they live nowhere near where it snows. I guessing that they love to travel even more…

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Road Construction (MM #3086)

Like many people, we did some traveling over the holiday weekend. And everywhere I turned I ran into road construction projects. It was all the same on the interstate, state highways, country roads and even in the cities. There were so many detours…

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Road Weary (MM #3029)

We hit the road for the long holiday weekend. And I wish I could explain how I feel. I love to drive, but it’s not as much fun as it used to be. I think the best way to describe how I feel is road weary…

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Leaving Things Behind (MM #2992)

For people who travel leaving things behind can be a hassle. I once left a pillow in a hotel room and have yet to find one as comfortable. But there’s one thing that many people are forgetting when they go through airport security that seems to be adding up…

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Striking Out (MM #2817)

For the most part I lead a pretty simple life. But recently I’ve found myself striking out at the simplest things. For example, going to my favorite fast food place for tacos…

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Week-Long Vacation (MM #2686)

My wife and I did something last week that we haven’t done in years. We went on a week-long vacation. That may not be something strange for most, but for us…

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Gas And Go (MM #2680)

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been taking road trips for over 50 years. Of course, a lot has changed through the years. Especially the gas and go…

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Flying (MM #2602)

I used to love flying places. But I haven’t flown in a few years and honestly don’t plan on flying anytime soon. Over the last few years flying has become truly a hassle…

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Road Hazards (MM #2572)

I’ve always loved driving.  But over the last few years I do my best to avoid road hazards like ice and snow.  I’m more worried about everyone else and their driving…

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Back Seat (MM #2560)

Boy, times have sure changed.   I remember sitting in the back seat of the car as a kid, just staring out the window.  Now, kids have video screens and headphones, and surely air conditioning.  All in all today’s long car trip isn’t anything like it was in my younger days…

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