This past month, I took on the challenge of my second-ever Gate River Run. This race is a Jacksonville, Florida, staple, held annually since 1978. The race is 15 kilometers (or 9.3 miles), and I was one of a whopping 20,000 runners who took to the line in Downtown Jacksonville, near EverBan...

In my last blog I wrote about the delicious food I had while visiting my sister and brother-in-law in Bonita Springs, Florida. Being great hosts, Jean and Scott kept me entertained when I wasn’t enjoying the fine food.

It started with a short tour of sculptures near their home. Knowing I like outdoor art, Jean found a few to show me.

A few weeks ago, Francis X. Gallagher, Darla Mossotti and I went out to lunch at the stunning Sarasota Yacht Club. After the last-minute decision to go out for lunch, we were still able to get a reservation.

After the 20-minute drive from our office, we soon arrived at the vale...

One of the harbingers of spring here in my part of Southern Oregon is the opening of the season at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in

My Easter weekend started with driving to Connecticut to meet my aunt and uncle on Friday before my brother’s surprise birthday party. We ate dinner at Tuscany in Mohegan Sun Casin...