TALES FROM THE TRAIL (AND THE TARMAC)

Tailwinds and Tall Tales

The Art of Remembering (and Power Washing)

It’s Father’s Day. I really hope my kids send Chad a nice email because, as...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

Welcome to the Free Bird Club

It’s now been officially one year since my youngest graduated high school and we technically joined the...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

Brooklyn, Broadway, and the Blind Superhero

Our last full day in New York, the sun finally decided to show up. I...
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I Came for the Art, Stayed for the Cocktail

We had two extra days to play in New York City, which felt like a...
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Hooky, History, and Hugs at 8PM

We came to New York because one of Chad’s colleagues scored a suite at Yankee Stadium for...
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An Anniversary Worth Twirling For

Earlier this week, Chad and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We’ve been together for...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

In short, have a nice life.

Backroads - Netherlands and Belgium May 2025 It was time to say goodbye to the...
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Last Stop: Brussels, Where Chocolate and Construction Collide

Our final day of the Spring Trip was in Brussels, Belgium. As we pulled into...
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Where the Past Rides Shotgun

Day four of our Backroads adventure had us loading into a bus to shuttle out of the...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

Under the Weather, Over the Bridge

When you travel, you get the chance to see the world—and catch its germs. Chad...