As we begin this season of thankfulness, I thought I’d look at the travel-related things that I am thankful for. I am thankful that I have had several opportunities to travel to Europe and that I now have a platform from which to share my journeys. I am thankful for all my readers and hope that […]
Posts from November 2015
Quote of the Week 20 November 2015
People who don’t travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what’s in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live. Martin Yan (chef)
Thoughts on the Paris Attacks
At church Sunday morning, a friend asked me if I would want to go to Paris now. We changed the subject before I was able to answer, so I will answer here. Do I want to go to Paris? In a word, yes. As I’ve said before, Paris is my favorite international city. I will continue […]
Quote of the Week – 13 November 2015
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ernest Hemingway
Chicago Holiday Memories
Memories are important. They keep us connected to the ones we love. They bring generations together. It is important to build memories and then reminisce to keep them alive. Today was a day for memories. Two years ago, I gave my mom a Christmas gift – or a promise for one. I wanted to take […]
Quote of the Week – 6 November 2015
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Visiting Bruges, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium is an old city in the western part of the country. It was once a thriving port city, but when the river silted up, the boats could no longer navigate it. Although a new harbor was built during World War II, the city has remained relatively untouched since its medieval glory days. Bruges’ city […]