When my wife and I packed for Africa in 2007, a prime consideration was how closely we could get to packing everything in airline carry-on cases. Friends with prior experience warned us that lost luggage is a given in trips to Africa. I had picked up a nice case at the local Apple Store that… Continue reading Things that Work: Brenthaven ProLite Computer Cases
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UP and Adventure
I expected to like the new Pixar movie UP. I’ve liked all the others, and it had balloons! Take a look at the cover of my novel Lighter Than Air. It was obviously destined to be a movie for me. However, ten minutes into the movie and I had all my expectations changed. It wasn’t… Continue reading UP and Adventure
Rubble and Diamonds
A couple of weeks ago, Mena, Arkansas had a tornado blow through town and since I’d visited the place several times (it’s the Arkansas entry to the Talimena Parkway) I had at least a tenuous connection to the place. With the convention overwith and no great desire to rush back home through the uncertain weather,… Continue reading Rubble and Diamonds