A signature Stevie Wonder hit struck the perfect introductory note for this historic evening: “Signed Sealed and Delivered.” And we were. So was Barack Obama. It struck me while watching everybody boogeying to the evening’s overture that it was a great choice because it was everybody’s music, wrought by a distinguished black R&B star whose […]
Small Minnesota Town Tries to Purchase Population
Luverne, Minn., a county seat with a population of about 4,000, has clean air, safe parks and new development. In fact, the agricultural town is so confident that people will fall in love with its charms that it is offering $2,000 per member of a family that buys one of 15 city-owned lots and builds […]
The Benediction of Big Al
6/17/08 The Benediction of Big Al by Mary Lyon Now we know Barack Obama is the heir. Al Gore has now stepped forward to give his endorsement. It was not, however, quite the triumphant return to the political stage that I had hoped to see from Al Gore. In the interest of full-disclosure, I’m an […]
Part 24: El Camino de Santiago
Blisters, big cities and dodging cars. James was in contact with his dad by cell phone and it appeared it’d be awhile before he arrived. James and I got our gear squared away and went to the pool area to sit in the sauna and swim. Donal disappeared somewhere and wasn’t seen again for a […]
Part 23: El Camino de Santiago
Part 23 James’ Last Day on The Camino and Santiago Becomes a Reality JAMES Camino – Final Day Buenos Dias los Amigos, Today, or yesterday to be completely accurate, I finally arrived in Santiago after 23 days of walking and approximately 650 kms in the bag! I deliberately did not write my final journal yesterday, […]
Australia’s Best Kept Retreats Exposed
Retreats in Australia’s outback let eco-adventurers and wine lovers alike – of all levels and abilities – get off the grid in style with these getaways that shout, Visit me! This country isn’t just worth visiting only because of the kangaroos but because of it’s outback retreats and wine-producing towns. For the adventure seekers Trek […]
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