Today my parents celebrate their forty-fifth wedding anniversary. Here’s a brief summary of their story. 1971 My dad was farming with my uncle. My mom was an elementary school teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota. She had just accepted a teaching position in Pompano Beach, Florida. During the summer between the two positions she stayed with Read More
Month: June 2017
Lake Express – My Favorite Route to Wisconsin
I’ve made the drive from southern Michigan to southern Wisconsin more times than I can count. Sometimes traffic is light, and I can make the trip in under seven hours. Other times I have found myself locked in a colossal traffic jam on I90 without moving for more than an hour. I like to avoid Read More
Travel and Terrorism
“Can you assure me that my daughter will be safe the entire time she’s in Ireland?” I field many of these questions when preparing students for study abroad experiences. The short answer is no. I cannot. I also cannot assure you that she won’t be struck by a drunk driver on her commute home tonight, Read More