TALES FROM THE TRAIL (AND THE TARMAC)

Hello old friend – Nice to see you again.

I’m on a do-over trip in the Canadian Rockies, somewhere between Banff National Park and...
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New York, Take Two (Because the First One Was Cursed)

Quick trip to New York with one of my besties, Alex. This was a do-over....
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The Art of Remembering (and Power Washing)

It’s Father’s Day. I really hope my kids send Chad a nice email because, as...
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Welcome to the Free Bird Club

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