It’s the half-way point of my Kindle Scout campaign. Nominate my novel based loosely on my Dad’s USAF flying career. http://ow.ly/x8Mg30aPu4V http://ow.ly/i/tNwdc

I’ve entered my latest novel, “The Nukes of October”, into Amazon’s Kindle Scout program. It’s loosely based on my Dad’s career. Friends and fans vote for books that they’d like Amazon to publish on Kindle. It’s a 30-day popularity contest that starts today. All you have to do is go to http://ow.ly/fqcb30alfvR and click on…

or, I just want to experience the Epcot World of Motion ride one more time! “The ride begins as guest board their omnimover vehicles…footsteps appear on the walls beside the vehicles, heralding the dawn of transportation – foot power.” (Sadly, the ride no longer exists) Graphics from items for sale on eBay and text http://vistaway.freeservers.com/theride.htm…

Catalonian Christmas (Barcelona) has a few customs that could add a few bizarre notes to the typical southern festive celebration. The first involves an enhancement of the revered Nativity scene. You know. The thing with all the pieces you faithfully drag out each year and carefully arrange on the fire place mantel. Although Mary, Joseph…

There was a time when Boston, a little snow, and George Clinton would a have had an entirely different meaning. George has traded his rainbow-colored dreadlocks for a natty three- piece suit, but he is still the King of Funk, even though he is well into his seventies. Could a blizzard keep the Funk from…

#Selma, 1965, the #Edmund Pettus Bridge, flash point of the very important #Civil Rights Movement in the US— brave individuals for sure. You’d think we would’ve made more progress in #human rights by now, but racial, social and sexual civil rights are still quite contentious. A little compassion and respect could go a long way.…

So you’re in Paris. Sure you’ve got to check out #Notre Dame. It’s truly amazing what can be done with high empty spaces and a huge organ. Definitely check out the Mass. Phenomenal heavenly music. But if you are after real cred, you must visit the #Catacombs. Okay, I know. Don’t forget the #Louvre. Who…

Everyone has a favorite place to eat. Whether it’s Maxim’s in Paris, or Noma in Copenhagen, the memory of delicious food and exceptional dining linger long in our malleable brain cells. Etoufee and sourdough bread at Jake’s in Portland, Pecan Crusted Redfish at the #Commander’s Palace, or Happy Duck at the Thailand #Restaurant near Macdill…

We all have to do it. Whether we’re on the road to a new, exotic location, or just off to visit Grandma, it’s not always easy to satisfy that urgent need without #collateral damage. Let’s be frank. It’s seldom a happy time for the ladies, even without the added detriment of the line. Yeah, there…

Are you on the verge of the #vacation of a lifetime? Don’t forget to stowaway your personal #Selfie Stick before you hit the road. #Selfie Stick, you ask? What in the world is that? Here is a photograph showing a disembodied hand. (Imagine it’s your hand.) Quite simply, the #Selfie Stick is an arm extender…