Monthly Archives: June 2012

I woke up at 1 am, with the sounds of a band playing thumping against the windows of my room. A muffled voice was speaking to the crowd, and they responded with cheers. The music started, but the only sounds … Continue reading →

The title of this post is not intended to create the impression there will be daily posts. Just a placeholder for something good. I hope. Got here last night — again the time zone thing again. It’s killing me. Been … Continue reading →

Sometimes art is not always pretty, but it can be memorable. This photo comes from a Shell station off Interstate 95′s Exit 90 just south of Savannah. I first came across this particular scene one morning when I was coming … Continue reading →

One particularly memorable aspect of this trip has been the sun schedule. First point: the US Virgin Islands are in the Atlantic Time Zone — meaning that they are one hour ahead of the Eastern Time Zone. Second point: they … Continue reading →

A bittersweet one for me, with my father and my children in North Carolina, and I’m in the Virgin Islands. I feel guilty and yet I think they both understand. Or at least I hope they do. I’ve had good … Continue reading →

Something remarkable about vacation… a less I didn’t learn until recently in my life. But I know that it is as essential as sleep, and neglected as exercise and napping. But I have vowed to stay ahead of this but … Continue reading →

This morning, as the task of packing for vacation looms, and realizing I am going to spend a day on a boat, my traditional attire of leather-formed footwear seemed ill-suited for water and sun. So I decided I needed to … Continue reading →

On way to Forest City, along a road littered with memories of my recent and long-ago life, and preparing for a day of meeting and pavement and a night during which I get to introduce my kids to Jimmy… This … Continue reading →

An elusive goal, for sure, but one for which I gain more appreciation each and every day.  Last night, I was exhausted from an early morning rising (followed by a late night the evening before) and five hours of social … Continue reading →

On a day marked by rare events involving the brightest objects in our sky, the dome of clouds are conspiring to keep me from seeing and capturing them for permanence. This morning begins with a partial eclipse of the moon, … Continue reading →