WELCOME
In the future, please join Tony as he chronicles the fun and shares the love that he and his lovely wife Naomi experience on their globe trotting excursions.
FOURTH OF JULY 2026 STORY
FOURTH OF JULY 2026 STORY Celebrating the Fourth of July, our country’s 250th birthday in the Lone Star State, Texas, not Israel, included going to a wonderful rodeo. Yes, everything from calf-roping, to bucking broncos, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and, … Continue reading →
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 MAUI STORY
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 MAUI STORY From the moment one gets off the plane at Maui Airport, everything changes. The natural beauty of the surroundings, mixed with the sincere friendliness of the people creates a vibe that makes one want to immerse … Continue reading →
NOVEMBER 2025 LAS VEGAS STORY
NOVEMBER 2025 LAS VEGAS STORY The adult hedonist, dreamer, and adventurist capital of the world, Las Vegas. Yes. The name does not do it justice. Las Vegas simply means “The Meadows.” This is anything but a pastoral village. This is … Continue reading →
OCTOBER 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY STORY
OCTOBER 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY STORY From Jim Thorpe to Mickey Mantle, and beyond, Oklahoma City is a haven for a sports maven. The National Memorial Museum is a study in tragic sadness. The American history museums aren’t too shabby either. … Continue reading →
JULY 2025 PUERTO VALLARTA/HILTON HEAD STORY
JULY 2025 PUERTO VALLARTA/HILTON HEAD STORY Wow. One place named for a judge who introduced the concept of innocent until proven guilty, and another that warns of the dangers of too much fun. Yes. Puerto Vallarta, and Hilton Head Island, … Continue reading →
JUNE, 2025 SAN MAARTEN STORY
JUNE, 2025 SAN MAARTEN STORY Planes overhead, while we are swimming in the resort pool, are a constant reminder of the short time vacationers spend here on this little chunk of paradise that was discovered by Christopher Columbus on St. … Continue reading →
EUROPE 2025 STORY PART 1
EUROPE 2025 STORY PART 1 Dubrovnik, a Croatian word, I believe, meaning NO ELEVATORS, ONLY LOTS OF STAIRS. Cori, an Italian word, I once again believe, meaning TINY CORKSCREW STREETS WITH NO ELEVATORS, ONLY LOTS OF STAIRS. Frankfurt, a town … Continue reading →
EUROPE 2025 STORY PART 2
EUROPE 2025 STORY PART 2 After dealing with stairs, and no elevators in Dubrovnik, Croatia, we figured that visiting our friends, Ronnie Jayne, and Tom Camarella, in Cori, Italy, which is just outside of Rome, would naturally have elevators where … Continue reading →
EUROPE 2025 STORY PART 3
EUROPE 2025 STORY PART 3 COMPLETE It has been said that old friends are the best friends. I don’t know who said it, but it seems that they, my old friends, are the best, and closest in my life today. … Continue reading →
APRIL/MAY 2025 ASIA STORY PART 1
APRIL/MAY 2025 ASIA STORY PART 1 Spaghetti and rice, bacon and eggs on fried noodles, Chinese coffee, covering thousands of miles while thousands of feet above the earth, covering many miles on foot, and exploring the ocean bottom, are all … Continue reading →