Alaska, Part Two We always enjoy checking out local breweries in the areas we travel and our hosts were happy to oblige. Russ and Rhonda …
Reflections
Posted on 27th August, 2026
Bears, Weenies, and Glaciers, Oh My!
Alaska, Part One The Smith and Wesson came out, along with bear spray, and I felt a little bit better. We were preparing to …
Posted on 14th July, 2026
Dreams, Creativity, and the Spirit of Trust
The blank page. Sometimes I dread the blank page. In 2024, I completed and published, Journey to the Inner Light, The Life and Musical Voyage …
Posted on 2nd January, 2026
The Power of Words
Lately I have been giving much thought to the power of words. As a writer, I struggle to find just the right combination of words …
Posted on 6th April, 2025
The Weight We Carry
With age comes deep reflection. At least it has for me. As I sit with my thoughts and do, what I name “nothing,” I feel …
Posted on 1st September, 2024
Changing Tides
Here it is, the end of August. The summer is almost gone and with it, so many memories. So much has happened in such a …
Posted on 23rd June, 2024
New Beginnings
June is one of my favorite months on Martha’s Vineyard. I know they say spring is the time of new beginnings, but so is summer. …
Posted on 7th October, 2023
Dubai, Part II – The Arabian Desert
Our visit to Dubai was full of surprises in that it wasn’t exactly what I had expected. Our favorite discovery was our tour that took …
Posted on 23rd July, 2023
Dubai, Part I: The City
It was just before dawn and still dark when I awoke to a loud, haunting sound echoing through the air outside. “Jay! Wake up!” I …








