Gearing Up

Last week, while we were visiting, my mom asked “us kids” what we thought about the Kindle. “Yeah, like I need to carry around another piece of electronic STUFF,” was my response. The truth is, I kind of like the idea of an iPad, eReader, some third thing that is especially designed for reading, after …


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Travel Gear I Love: Merrell Shoes

It was my fault. I wrecked them by letting the tide catch me, but until the salt of the Pacific destroyed them, my Merrell mary janes were the “don’t leave home without them” shoes. I had worn down the soles but good by wearing them, well, everywhere. They were functional, I could wear them to …


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Traveler’s To Do List

Charge camera batteries Empty CF cards Check Seat Guru for bad seats Check in for outbound flight on line Print boarding pass Gather contact phone numbers including 800 numbers for airlines Update the iPod Set the alarm clock Leave itinerary with at least two people Check weather at destination Gather creature comforts for the flight: …


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