Our Port Day in Puerto Vallarta

It was our final day cruising along the Mexican Riviera as the Carnival Splendor brought us into the port of Puerto Vallarta.  This cruise ship…

Staying Close to Port in Mazatlan

As the ship sailed into the port of Mazatlan, I was so surprised by the large number of containers and cranes that were lined up…

An Amazing Weekend in San Diego

It was a successful conference in San Diego and I stayed a couple of extra days in Southern California to explore this amazing coast. My…

Witness the Greatest Story Ever Told, Living Word Outdoor Drama

Founded by Biblical Dramatist, Frank Roughton Harvey, The Living Word Outdoor Drama has been proclaiming the Gospel of Christianity since 1975.   Starting from Jesus’ baptism, …

Bada Bing! Pizzeria, Springfield, Ohio – NOW CLOSED

Update:  Bada Bing! is now closed. It was a chilly afternoon and I had not yet tried Bada Bing! Pizzeria which had relocated to a…

The Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio

Updated October 8, 2018 The winter months are a perfect time to visit local museums and conservatories.  For a warm, colorful break from the dreary…

Incidental Cruise Line Costs

Have you ever booked a discounted cruise and realized that there were additional charges that you did not factor in the total cost of your…

Mike & Rosy’s Deli: A Springfield, Ohio Institution

I had a friend in high school, Joanna, whose father was a professor at nearby Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.  I always admired her because…

Moving to the OC, 2004

I was so excited when I was offered a clinical trial position in Southern California.  I had a couple of weeks to pack my belongings…

Dyer’s Mill, Hiking at Battelle Darby Creek

With below freezing temperatures and a couple of inches of water at the start of the trail, I almost considered turning back to reschedule my…