I Am Not A Fan of Bach…Unless It Is Played By Yo-Yo Ma
The first time I ever heard cello music was at a screening of the Chinese film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Although the movie featured astonishing cinematography and mystical martial arts scenes set against a background of exquisite Chinese landscapes, it was the music that made my jaw drop. I stayed for the credits; I had … Read more
Blogging Boomers Carnival #136 Hosted by Contemporary Retirement
Come join the fun! It’s time for our weekly Blogging Boomers Carnival. See what’s on the mind of baby boomers from all over the country and all walks of life! Check out the summary of articles at Contemporary Retirement and visit the various boomer’s blogs to read the full articles.
I Won! I Won! I’m Going To Miami!
I am absolutely blown away! A while back I entered a contest being hosted by Travel Wonders of the World, one of my all-time favorite travel blogs. Travel Wonders had partnered with IHG Rewards Club, the program that allows members to accrue award points for stays at Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood … Read more
Travel Insurance – Do You Really Need It And Is It Worth The Price?
When I first began traveling around-the-world in 2007, many friends advised me to buy travel insurance. Normally I would not even consider such a thing. Frankly, I believe that most people in the U.S. are overly fearful about travel. In all my years of traveling I have had only one instance when insurance might have … Read more