The Lament of a Pittsburgh Pirates Fan

I felt some movement around me, and was only partially aware that there was a voice. "I see there is a new member here today. Would you like to share?" It took me a moment to realize she was talking to me. I slowing came out of my thousand yard stare and began to rise. […]

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On being all you should be

“Do you think you are better than everyone else?   Well?!” I immediately knew that the pause had done, done me in. Her stare turned into a glare and with a quick heel-turn she exited, stage left. We instinctively know that the only answer to such a question is a quick, unequivocal, “NO”. But for me, […]

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HIMSS 2016

Day 2 of HIMSS is my travel day. First stop is my home airport, Pittsburgh International (PIT), then off to Phoenix Sky Harbor  (PHX) and finally, Las Vegas McCarren (LAS).  Once in Vegas it's off to the Sands Convention Center to pick up my badge. Tonight I'll be reviewing everything I missed the last couple […]

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The Steampunk World’s Fair

Off to Piscataway, New Jersey for The World’s Largest Steampunk Event! Stop by to say hi.

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Let’s Visit Kona Town

  We spent some time at LuLu’s and then got some great sunset shots. A gaggle of surfers.  

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Hanging out at Surfer in Turtle Bay Resort

It’s open mike night.  Time for music, song and talkstory…  All at surfer        

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Out for Shave Ice

A famous icon… And Matsumoto’s Store in Haleiwa.

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Snorkeling Kuilima Cove at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu

Simone and I explore the water just steps from our room. Watch the video or visit my YouTube Channel And a beautiful sunset for the end of a perfect day.

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