Blog archives
Blog posts filed under "travel"
Child controls air traffic at JFK Airport in NYC? FAA investigates
March 3 — No Comments
There are reports this morning that a child was allowed to stand in as an air traffic controller at New York's JFK Airport.
Rescuing airline miles with the incredible 5-day pizza diet
June 29 — 6 Comments
Our frequent flier miles were about to expire, so we made a last-minute dash to Kenosha for pizza.
NPR: 'Bread in the Water,' where ducks walk on fishes
December 30 — 1 Comment
I heard a truly original piece on NPR today, about an obscure Pennsylvania tourist attraction "Where the Ducks Walk on the Fish."
'Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie'
May 6 — No Comments
If you like food, Gourmet's 'Diary of a Foodie' is an outstanding show -- and you can download it to iTunes.
'Made in Spain' with José Andrés
March 7 — No Comments
This very unique PBS foodie series is both fun and fascinating.
Movie review: 'The Motorcycle Diaries' (2004)
January 22 — No Comments
An atmospheric buddy picture about a South American road trip taken by Alberto Granado and Che Guevara.
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee
January 21 — 2 Comments
The former Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed now houses the long and moving story of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Patagonia R3 Jacket: Warm, lightweight fleece against winter winds
January 18 — No Comments
This is one item I bought which was worth every penny.
Michigan Upper Peninsula travel guide
August 27 — No Comments
Hunts' Guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula helped us find some interesting things around Iron Mountain.
Summer festivals and events 2007
May 4 — 1 Comment
My own list of parades, festivals, and public events in our area.
Aloha from Siberia
February 15 — No Comments
Our Wisconsin winter was making us nearly suicidal, but the music and food of Hawaii and Barack Obama all give us the audacity of hope.
Movie review: 'Step Into Liquid' (2003)
August 11 — No Comments
This so-so surfing documentary showcases the sport at several unusual locations.
2005 Tour de France
June 29 — No Comments
My anticipation is strong as the main event in cycling is about to begin again.
Memorial Day weekend up north
May 31 — No Comments
Travelogue of a Memorial Day road trip to northern Wisconsin.














