Lunch with a Homeless Vietnam Veteran

Lunch with a Homeless Vietnam Veteran
Sometimes the people I meet in my travels give me an unexpected glimpse of a life that I could also be living. For better and for worse.

Alonzo Cushing and my Gettysburg visit

Alonzo Cushing and my Gettysburg visit
First Lieutenant Alonzo "Lon" Cushing was decorated with the nation's highest military honor for his service at Gettysburg. The presentation was more than 150 years in  the making.

Leaf Peeping and More in the Smoky Mountains

Leaf Peeping and More in the Smoky Mountains
With a fabulous forecast in the region this week and weekend, I'm headed to the Smoky Mountains! Nothing like fresh air, beautiful scenery—hopefully some local apples—to invigorate the soul!

Ted Simon: Lessons about Purposeful Travel

Ted Simon: Lessons about Purposeful Travel

Thoughts on Self-Care and Re-launching Your Life

Thoughts on Self-Care and Re-launching Your Life
If you are in a helping profession, (including a full-time parent) here's a Professional Quality of Life Scale (self-assessment) that will help you gauge your "Compassion Satisfaction," your "Burnout" and your "Secondary Traumatic Stress." The occupational therapists found it to be a useful tool.

What’s behind the Haunted House at Creekside Manor?

What’s behind the Haunted House at Creekside Manor?
I occasionally contribute to the KOA (Kampgrounds of America) blog. Last year, I was speaking at a Maryland cancer event and got a tip that a nearby campground operated a haunted house with a regional draw.

Six Ways to Respond when Someone Says, “I Have Cancer”

Six Ways to Respond when Someone Says, “I Have Cancer”
Everyone knows someone with cancer or another life-threatening illness, but few of us know how to talk about it. 

World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part Four of Four

World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part Four of Four
By now, after three parts of our interview, you have fallen in love with world traveler Allan Karl, author of "Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection" and Neale Bayly, motorcycle philanthropist.

World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part Three of Four

World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part Three of Four
The first two Parts of this series are focused on round-the-world traveler and author Allan Karl's adventures.

World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part Two of Four

World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part Two of Four
In the first Part of this four-part series, you met Allan Karl and Neale Bayly.