February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA


I woke up at 4:30, an hour before our alarm was supposed to go off. I laid there in the darkness, contemplating our trip during that time; all the things we saw and did and the fun we had. We have a 9-hour flight to ATL then a couple more hours to MCI.It was such … Continue reading February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA

February 8th/9th, 2020 – Day 1: Flights Over and Arrival!


After a very sleepless night (go figure!) we left KC early this morning and flew to Atlanta. Atlanta is a five hour layover so we will need to find something to occupy that time. First Class, a couple of cocktails, and we are on our way in grand fashion! I finally decided to just stay … Continue reading February 8th/9th, 2020 – Day 1: Flights Over and Arrival!

February 7th, 2020


The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page - St. Augustine (maybe...it's controversial) Today I am in KC, but tomorrow I am off for another adventure - heading back to Europe again! This time two of my daughters, Chelsea and Angie, are along for the adventure! Unfortunately Meghan … Continue reading February 7th, 2020

February 6th, 2020


Man the weather around here has really sucked the last few months. I mean it's probably just how most people imagine the PNW; it really isn't usually like this normally. Fifty shades of gray beats you down after a while; add to that the rain, and now some cold weather with snow and rain and … Continue reading February 6th, 2020

December 4th, 2019


With year's end drawing to a close it's looking like I will finish the year with only three surgeries! Recovery from my last surgery a few weeks ago is still in process but is going pretty good and that is such a relief in many ways; a relief in the form of the good news … Continue reading December 4th, 2019