What do the years 1775 and 1971 have in common? This week, I reconnected with Winston, a friend who I have not seen since elementary school. We “re-met” in Concord MA, home to the first-shots that triggered the American Revolution. Read on for an epic reunion and a battle that changed history. War was not
From Saratgoa, Sherry and I headed up to the Montreal Jazz festival. Ostensibly we were there for the music, but it is the people who made this trip worthwhile. Oh yeah, Trombone Shorty tagged along too! Sherry’s college room-mate Sabine lives in Montreal with her husband Jacques and children Julian and Elise. Carol and Roger,
Sherry and I met up with long-time friends Donnie & Bonnie at the Saratoga Jazz Fest today. This adventure was planned well in advance, but almost did not happen. There were some challenges, but we all had a great time and I am so glad we pulled it off. I’ve often said, this exercise of
Sherry and I just returned from a week in the Galapagos Islands with my sister Andrea, brother-in-law Scott and their friends Beth and David. It was easily my favorite trip of the year and could easily count as dozens of adventures. Truly a blessing We are incredibly fortunate to be able to experience this. Between
For our trip to the Galapagos, Sherry and I stayed on a ninety foot powered catamaran called the Seaman. Although we had previously been on a large cruise ship and much smaller sailboats, we had never stayed overnight on a vessel this size. Doing this for six nights in the open seas was a totally
We have all heard of “farm to table” restaurants featuring incredibly fresh food. What would happen if you could do the same thing with chocolate? Sherry and I just experienced a tree to table experience that was outrageously great. On our way to the Galapagos, Sherry and I decided to spend a couple of days
Fasten your seat-belts, put your seat-backs and tray tables in their upright and locked positions and hang on for dear life. Today, long-time friend Doug, shared his passion of sailing in the skies with me as I piloted my first ever sailplane. My head is still at 5,000 feet and I am now deeply indebted
Sherry and I took time off from a recent trip to San Francisco to make the three hour trek east to Yosemite National Park. Our daughter Ali had recommended it as one of her favorite places, and after spending just a couple of days there, we both agree. It is one of the most beautiful
