Growing up on the Western side of Wisconsin like I did, you are either of German or Norwegian descent or both. If you’re not, you eventually become a part of those cultures through your neighbors, friends, and festivals. It is very common to host communal dinners that offer a buffet of lutefisk and lefse [...]

Where in the World is Ms Traveling Pants Video Series makes another appearance. This time it is not at 35,000 feet mid-flight, but celebrating Father’s Day 2009 at the world famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. It was a beautiful day, rather hot at a record breaking 98 degrees. However, as my father enjoys [...]

From thousands of miles above the earth aboard a plane in my typical aisle seat, I once again open my laptop to unravel the recent days of adventure and exploration. Although the Hudson Valley in New York is a place that is new to me, it will become a repeat place away from home for [...]

For those new to flying or even for those with seasoned wings, flying provides a great canvas for good stories. Last evening was certainly one of those. On a flight from South Florida to New York’s Hudson Valley, I seemingly got the unluckiest draw of seating on a fully booked flight. I [...]