Category: Travel

Best Wedding Ever

I was privileged to cap off Big Meeting week in Honolulu with the wedding of  Stefphanie, colleague and friend.  She and Vince have been together for six years and decided to get married in Hawaii with a tiny group of us and then have… Continue Reading “Best Wedding Ever”

Island Time

Big Company Meeting in Hawaii this week.  Yeah, yeah.  I’d explain why it is all a big pain, but you wouldn’t believe me. Things on the island are more laid back.  Meaning that if a meeting is supposed to start at 2pm, it will… Continue Reading “Island Time”

Quick Road Trip with Alex

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opened in 2002 and I hadn’t been down to see it yet.  My nephew Alex, age 6, digs the presidents so I asked if he wanted to go to Springfield with me to see the museum.  He… Continue Reading “Quick Road Trip with Alex”

Worst Airplane Seatmate

First, he sat in the wrong place.  It could happen to anyone, but it causes confusion among the other passengers and slows the boarding process.  It is inconsiderate. Then, he placed his briefcase in the overhead compartment.  You know, when the airline is green-tagging… Continue Reading “Worst Airplane Seatmate”

Week on the Road

I flew to Fargo Monday morning.  Because Joy was there and it was not 20-below, we took a walk downtown for dinner.  We were told the best restaurant in downtown Fargo is Juano’s.  We saw a sign that said “Monday – $1.99 Margaritas”  so… Continue Reading “Week on the Road”

And It Hasn’t Changed a Bit

Back in Washington.  And for anyone who is new here, don’t bother trying to break into my house because I do not live alone, I have a dog and I have ADT. My cab was already parked out front when I came downstairs at… Continue Reading “And It Hasn’t Changed a Bit”

Summer Vacations I Haven’t Done Yet

I was talking with a co-worker who is planning a vacation with her new husband.  They are thinking Boston.  Boston is perennially on my list of possibilities for Summer Vacations, but never quite makes the cut.  This year, I went to Disney with family.… Continue Reading “Summer Vacations I Haven’t Done Yet”

Reflections on SHRM

If you are looking for an intelligent review of this conference, please go here.  Now that’s out of the way..I don’t like Vegas.  But this was the first time I had the time and the budget to attend SHRM.  Also, this was the first… Continue Reading “Reflections on SHRM”

Something I Have Never Seen in Washington Before

I’ve mentioned that every time I am in Washington, I try to notice more.  Not always easy when my purpose is work and I always stay in the same hotel.  But I made my pilgrimage to President Lincoln and look at what I saw:… Continue Reading “Something I Have Never Seen in Washington Before”

Another Totally Unpaid Product Endorsement

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=leartojugg-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B001E96LIG&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifrBand Aid created these awesome bandages specifically for blisters.My feet were pretty torn up after Day 1 at Disney last week.  I used one of these on my little toe and walked over 24,000 steps the next day with no pain.  The fair warning… Continue Reading “Another Totally Unpaid Product Endorsement”