August 19, 2008 | 6 comments
Do heights ever make you uncomfortable? They do me, at times. I’ve never been fond of looking over the edge of a super deep canyon, or riding in a gondola car that takes one to atmospheric heights. I’ll do it,
August 18, 2008 | 2 comments
Today our bus stopped in front of the Chillon Castle, just outside of Montreaux, Switzerland. When I looked over the precipice to see the bottom of the massive structure and I saw water all the way around the base, I
August 15, 2008 | 2 comments
“Why Switzerland?” a number of our friends asked us when we told them we were travelling there this month. My wife told them, “I’ve always wanted to see the Alps.” And I told them, “My wife has always wanted to
July 11, 2008 | 1 comment
Salmonella outbreak fears are growing in the US as the FDA searches for a cause and source of the problem. Certain types of tomatoes were thought to be the culprit. But now serrano, jalapeno peppers and cilantro are under investigation.
July 5, 2008 | 5 comments
Yesterday, we stopped at the local fire station to borrow a life jacket for a river outing my family was taking that afternoon. The fire department loans out jackets to community members as a public service and promotion of safety.