“If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.” – Orville Wright
Aside from my loving, supportive Mom and hardworking Dad as well as a couple of smarter-than-me siblings, two of the people who most influenced the course of my life were no doubt Orville and Wilbur. Continue reading
I am working off my East Coast Bucket List while I am still employed, because I figure once I am no longer in the Corporate bread line, I will need to be much more frugal. Continue reading
Lake Lanier is dotted with a lot of small, uninhabited islands ranging in size from a tiny mound of dirt with a lone tree, all the way up to islands large enough to be home to the Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Water Park.
“MY island,” off to the left
It was these idyllic little islands and coves that made me want to return to Lanier, as they are perfect spots for my Sea Eagle inflatable kayak. Continue reading
I should have known something was up when I was on the phone with a colleague who asked me, “Do you have a pet bird??” We all work in the virtual environment, so it is not uncommon to hear dogs barking, kids yelling, or parakeets squawking in the background. Now that she mentioned it, I had noticed that their birdsong was unusually LOUD! Continue reading
I left Stone Mountain RV Park as the weather was getting worse, and so were the crowds. The park was full due to the long holiday weekend, and I had not made my reservation far enough in advance. With the solid week of rain, spaces were still open, so I felt sure they had cancellations. Continue reading
I needed to return to the ATL for a little “body maintenance.” Being the location of my favorite dentist, eye doctor, and tax accountant, not to mention a few dozen friends and ex-neighbors, it seemed like a good fit into my eastbound plans.
But I got a rough start. Continue reading
I really enjoyed my month in Asheville living along the French Broad River, minutes from the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The highest temp during my entire visit never exceeded 82, with lows in the mid 60’s at night. Asheville is definitely a place I could live if I were looking for a place to settle down. But not just yet. Continue reading