Pilot Girl

After the frenzy of the holidays have passed, when days are gripped in darkness and temperatures hover near freezing, hardy adventurers from across New York State take to the trails for the Annual First Day Hike. 

With puppy in …

Looking for luxury? Swimming pools have always been the best way a hotel can spoil its guests. Hot springs are even better. They’re the tranquil oasis that awaits guests after a busy day at a conference or the hectic hustle …

And, now that I have your attention, let me tell you more about where I am. This is the south China island of Hainan, a tropical destination on par with Hawaii or Dominican Republic with endless stretches of beach, …

Wheels Up

I’m about to board a seriously long flight, one that will take me half way around the world, one that will take 15.5 hours to complete.  And that’s just the first leg.  To put that into perspective, …

So, it’s hot and there’s an air quality alert in effect, today.   To mom and me the ozone was just fine.   Even so, we held our breath briefly during a windswept walk across the mighty Hudson. 

The ribbon of steel …

Chalkboards are fun, right? Every time I’m around one I want to scribble, doodle and draw something akin to an emoji or my initials.

But,I was good. I controlled my impulses to scratch some sassy typography when I spent the …

The word “big” just isn’t big enough to describe Moscow. In fact, very few words accurately describe it’s mass, dimensions and density.

To get an idea of what this opulent empire looks like Elena and I rode an elevator up …

Carytown Neighborhood

Richmond, Virginia is known as the booze-infused capital of the country. With over 30 craft breweries and more on the way, it’s the place to quench your thirst from a hot day.   It’s also a pet-friendly hub of …