Tag Archives: travel
Credit Card (Dis)Services
I was recently treated to a few minutes of humiliation by my credit card company. “No charge,” they said. “It’s just a courtesy service we provide.” Courtesy? That was like an angry cowboy mob telling a rustler “No charge for … Continue reading
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Hiking Tips
It’s summer and for a lot of you that means exploring the great outdoors on foot. You’ve probably already planned the routes you want to hike and the wondrous destinations you want to see. Right this moment you’re probably heading … Continue reading
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Travel’s A Curse
So, you want to help the economy improve? Take a hike. Really. Or a cruise. Or maybe a skiing vacation. The destination doesn’t matter so much, so long as you’re out traveling and spending money. And, so long as the … Continue reading
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Feeling My Age
My lawnmower is gone. He moved away to college. With his departure, my wife and I took off the business casual clothing of active parents and slid into the comfortable shorts and Hawaiian shirts of empty-nesters. And you know what? … Continue reading
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The Phases of my Sons
For on-going, ever-changing, cheap home entertainment, nothing beats having children. Well, not cheap exactly. If you’re planning to have a child, you’d best be prepared to pay medical costs, daycare, the cover prices for a vast array of comprehensive parenting … Continue reading
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