Beneath the I-24 exit sign for Metropolis, Illinois, a second sign read “giant Superman statue.” I’d been driving for five hours by this time and was hoping to make it to Atlanta before dark, but my curiosity got the better of me. I just had to find out more about that statue. Whipping the car … Read more
A friend sent me this video yesterday and I thought it was one of the most inspirational messages I’d ever heard. On it, Nick Vujicic speaks about never giving up, no matter what kind off curve balls life throws at you. After watching, my faith was renewed that I can succeed at whatever I attempt, … Read more
Ah, yes, I have been strangely silent for a few days. I have learned that when this happens I must just “let it be” and allow the process to happen. These are times of great introspection. Sometimes, the result is an epiphany. Other times, the stillness allows me to hear the answer to a question … Read more
There are a number of interesting travel news items floating around at the moment that are worth covering. This first one comes under the heading of “what took them so long.” I have always wondered who designed the seats in aircraft. The seat back curves away below the headrest, just where my neck curves inward, … Read more
Although I was born and raised in Chicago, I left the moment I was old enough to be on my own. I couldn’t wait to get out of the city; I wanted nothing to do with it. Though the city offered myriad cultural amenities, Chicago in the winter was a deal breaker. Over the years … Read more
