Washington DC

One of the funny things about DC is that I grew up here, But then I moved. So I look at it differently now, like a foreigner . Fall and Spring are the best times to hit this city. In the spring you have the cherry blossoms, as well as crab apple, apple, pear, and … Continue reading Washington DC →

San Antonio. What the hell happened here?

"How was your flight?" "Great. Just Great. Two hours next to the motors in a clapped out DC-9 thanks to Mr. Smoking-Section here" That was a conversation that I had with one of my oldest friends when he arrived from the airport for my wedding 27 years ago, Which went through my head has I … Continue reading San Antonio. What the hell happened here? →

Broken Bow OK, The end of the trail of tears.

I don't normally write about vacation trips. More often than not, we're traveling to meet friends or family and it's gauche to kvetch on a blog when you've had a great week, other than the abject misery it took to get there and back. I had a brush with that awhile ago, involving the clash … Continue reading Broken Bow OK, The end of the trail of tears. →

Two years on. SitRep…

It's been nearly two years since I finished treatment. I had a scan this month, which was clear. Again. And I'm gearing up to cut loose a slew of my medical entourage. Partly because they provide nearly no value, and partly, thanks to my insurance, I pay more out of pocket. So, I'll be cutting … Continue reading Two years on. SitRep… →

Wichita, Kansas

Our pro services group decided to spare one of our coastal guys a day of misery, and asked me to go to Kansas instead. This is the first time I've been tasked with a job in the central/mountain region. The very area they were happy to have me fill in from time to time. Wichita … Continue reading Wichita, Kansas →

Seattle, How did I miss that?

I've been to Seattle a bunch in the last decade and I've never written about it. What the hell? Guess it slipped my mind. So I'll wrap up all of them in one post, like magic. First off, this is a must hit city. One that I enjoy on business trips, and more often than … Continue reading Seattle, How did I miss that? →

Parsippany, NJ. Why, oh Lord, why me?

Sure I'll help, I say. What could go wrong? Our guys are busy, and they need a hand. And who better to relieve them of the misery of traveling from either coast to the middle of the country than me, who lives in striking distance of most of middle America. So where do they send … Continue reading Parsippany, NJ. Why, oh Lord, why me? →

Oberlin Ohio, Company Town

Yet another blog starts with - "It's been awhile..." But there's a good reason for that. Shortly after my last post, I found I had cancer and my attention was diverted, so to speak. You can read about it here. So this last weekend found me in Oberlin Ohio, collecting my daughter from college, storing … Continue reading Oberlin Ohio, Company Town →

Epilogue: How does this story end?

I'm a big fan of the "Deadliest Catch" series on Discovery. Catching crab in the Bearing Straits is a crazy way to make a living, and there are some compelling characters on the show. Sometimes, they offer some really good lines. For instance, at one point the late Capt. Phil is stuck in the harbor … Continue reading Epilogue: How does this story end? →

Tips for surviving cancer therapy

"Hey! Look at you! You made it!. Got through all your treatments, didn't end up having to go to the hospital. You're looking good!" So said one of my doctors on a follow up visit a few months after therapy. I had no idea that it was special not having to check into the hospital … Continue reading Tips for surviving cancer therapy →