Tag Archives: travel

Guadeloupe: there’s more to sun destinations than just sun, especially learning about new places

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

When we tell people that we’ve just come back from a week in Guadeloupe, it’s surprising how often the response is, “Where’s Guadeloupe?” It’s right in between several other popular Caribbean winter getaways that we northerners seek out – even … Continue reading →

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When is a credit not really a credit? Just ask Air Canada

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

It’s a sad day when grandparents have to cancel their planned flights to spend Christmas with their kids and grandkids, but that’s what we had to do when we both came down with the cold to end all colds in … Continue reading →

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Running and cycling races in enchanting Bhutan

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

If you’re looking for a cycling race or a road race that challenges you physically, boy, does Bhutan have some races for you. And if you’re looking for a cycling or running destination race that takes you to one of … Continue reading →

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China: empires come and empires go … and come back again

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

The New York Times is running a 5-part series on China, and it makes for fascinating reading and plenty of thinking. The first article, this past Saturday, was entitled “The Land that failed to fail”. The second article appeared almost immediately … Continue reading →

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Go-go, go-slow, or no-go?

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

Go-go, go-slow, or no-go? This might be the question you ask yourself as you wake up on a weekend morning after a late night, knowing that you have lots to accomplish before the day is out. How am I feeling? … Continue reading →

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This one’s for my running buddy

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Everyone who runs should have a running buddy. It doesn’t need to be someone you run with often, although that works for lots of people. For me it’s the person you know you can talk to about running and they’ll … Continue reading →

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Bucket lists, quests, and meaning in life

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

In communicating with a colleague of mine about a work-related matter the other day (I know I’m retired, don’t ask!), I came to learn that she was in Las Vegas for a long weekend with her 88-year old mother, because … Continue reading →

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