B(otanical) my Valentine

Coffee. Pottery. Hiking through bamboo, trees and shrubs from another continent, and Elephant Foot (feet?). What do these have in … More

staycation for canines

The sad look that Comet gave me the fourth time I came back into the house that morning said enough. … More

For some travelers to a national park, I imagine taking a detour or dogleg, up and away from one’s intended … More

Per NPS policy, pets are not allowed on trails, shuttle buses or public buildings in Zion National Park. However, as … More

The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. Gilbert K. Chesterton, English writer, … More

Though I have been many places around the world, I have spent most of my life within an hour or … More

My spouse cannot sleep easily at home. Put her in the passenger seat of a moving car, or the sleeper … More

Husbands prosper when we listen to our wives’ “bucket list” dreams. And sometimes we husbands are fortunate to enjoy the … More

A dog on the airline flight back from the Mid-West sat in First Class. I had a seat near the … More