Happy New Year 2026

Happy New Year 2026

The sun poked its head through the clouds and spread its golden rays over the Caribbean Sea as it greeted the first day of 2026. I watched its slow ascent from the comfort of my ocean-view balcony in Cancun and gave thanks to God. Of course, I was grateful to be in...
In the Shadow of the Acropolis

In the Shadow of the Acropolis

Our Grecian adventure began and ended in Athens. This February, my friend, Suki, and I spent a week traveling on a bus with 20 other tourists exploring the diversity and history of this amazing country and its delightful people. The best time to visit Greece is in the...
A Part of Something Bigger

A Part of Something Bigger

    “Who can work in this tight space?” the float decorator asked. “We can,” I told him. “Great.” He responded. “Take these spruce branches and pin them along the floor of this section.”  Suki and I crawled into position to begin our work on the City of...
What’s Your Potential?

What’s Your Potential?

The temperatures were hovering around 100 degrees in Tennessee, but I was shivering in a long-sleeved shirt, a vest and a jacket. While my friends at home stayed indoors in September to escape the heat, I was exploring the vast wilderness and beauty of Alaska in...
Magical Mystery Tour

Magical Mystery Tour

Suki and I recently boarded a bus bound for….? We had no idea where we were going.  Really…we had no idea! We were on a “Mystery Tour.” A friend had recommended we try the trip with Stanton Tours. The whole concept intrigued us, so met with the owner and operator of...