Scary emergency in the middle of the night!…See our video!…
The above video is from last night, around 3:15 am, when a loud announcement and evacuation warning came over the loudspeakers...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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75F, 24C, warm day in Lake Las Vegas today…
We couldn't ask for nicer weather today. As always, the sun is shining, and the temperature is fast approaching 75F, 24C,...
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Easy life with an easy appetizer recipe for Super Bowl Sunday…
It's exciting that son Greg and his girlfriend Heather will be here in two days. I can hardly wait to see them...
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We’re back…Busy days…Exquisite trees and flowers…
Rainbow eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus deglupta) are some of the most strikingly colorful trees in the world, and Hawaii is one of the...
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Finally out to dinner last night…What the heck have we been doing since we left Marloth Park 23 months ago?….
It had been almost three weeks since we went out for dinner after I'd been sick for 2½ weeks. It feels...
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How to travel worldwide without a credit card….Credit and travel…
As all travelers know, having a few credit cards, especially with reward programs, is a big boon, if not a must, for...
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