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Travel, United States

The Freedom Trail – Something to Ponder Before You Vote

I don’t venture into political discourse that often outside of my tight-knit circle of friends and family.  My reason is a lack of self-confidence in my knowledge.  I don’t want to come across as foolish and resort to name calling like I see so much on Facebook and in the media today.  For example, read the exchange below from a friend’s Facebook posting after Romney’s gaffe went viral: Commenter 1 – Guy…

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Hotel Review, Travel, United States

Liberty Hotel – Boston

Without a doubt, Liberty Hotel in Boston is one of the coolest hotels I have ever stayed.  In fact, it falls at number two in my rankings right below Cape Sienna Hotel and Villas in Phukett, Thailand.  Mrs. G actually drops it in at her number one spot.  Why were we so enchanted with this hotel?  After all, a hotel is just a place to bed down for the night, right?  Wrong! …

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Europe, Travel

Vienna, Austria – Maybe it was Me

I wanted to like Vienna, Austria.  I really did.  I even fought to place it on our itinerary.  I had heard such great stories about the city.  Mates we met in Thailand raved about it.  They dubbed it the best city to visit in all of Europe.  My Grandma recalled tales from her Grandfather and his childhood in Bratislava.  He went to Vienna whenever he had the chance and even lived there…

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Travel, United States

Thursday Morning Walk-About in Historic Philadelphia

I pulled up to the Sheraton Society Hill in historic Philadelphia around 4:00pm on Wednesday afternoon.  I then went about my normal business trip routine – work for a few hours, hit the gym, and then shower before heading out to dinner.  I was excited to be in Philadelphia and was eager to take in some sites before dinner.  Unfortunately, it was dark outside and I suffer from night blindness. I have…

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