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Today is my six-year “heartaversary”…What is life expectancy after open heart surgery?…

It was six years ago today that I had emergency open-heart coronary bypass surgery in Nelspruit, South Africa. Although it was a...

Fantastic evening with family…Gosh, I’ve missed this!…

It was a lovely evening with my two sons and their girlfriends. The last time I was together with both of my...

Busy day!…Family coming for dinner!…First time we’ve had a dinner party in almost two years…

We last had a dinner party in Marloth Park almost two years ago. My entertaining skills are a little rusty, especially since...

No post today…Have a fun Super Bowl Sunday…

What’s the deal with a “REAL ID?”…Can I use a passport instead?…

A few of our readers have asked about the requirements for US residents to provide a "READ ID" to travel domestically. As...

Ten Best Luggage Brands, Tested and Reviewed…

This morning at Travel and Leisure, I stumbled across a great article about luggage brands, which I decided to share at this...