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A Look Back for the Space Shuttle’s Last Launch

A Look Back for the Space Shuttle’s Last Launch

by on July 7, 2011 in Events, Reflection

I watched the next to last shuttle launch on the internet. Amazing.  It reminded me how I always wanted to see a launch live. To witness humanity blast to the heavens with my own eyes. And as a child, I didn’t just want to watch. No sir. I wanted to captain a crew. I wanted […]

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The 2011 Sunset Sunday Midpoint Review

The 2011 Sunset Sunday Midpoint Review

by on July 3, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Reflection, Sunset Sunday

As we enter July for some the year is half over, for others half the year awaits. With that in mind I decided to take a pause and review Sunset Sunday posts to see where we traveled, how it measured up against what I planned, and finally where we need to go in the next […]

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Happy 4th of July! Fireworks from the Hudson River, NYC

Happy 4th of July! Fireworks from the Hudson River, NYC

by on July 1, 2011 in Events

Happy Birthday America! To aid our celebration, I attached a thirty second video of the fireworks finale from New York last year. The holiday sunset on the Hudson sparkled, but fireworks impressed, especially with this great view on pier 66 in Chelsea. Enjoy. Have a great 4th of July! Stay adventurous, Craig

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Writing About the True Danger of ‘Mexico Today’

Writing About the True Danger of ‘Mexico Today’

by on June 30, 2011 in Events, Mexico Travel, Reflection

I recall looking out the window and seeing nothing but urban sprawl as far as the eye could see; it was Mexico City.  When I first set off on assignment to the city of over twenty million, I wondered why I agreed.  Everyone I knew warned me about the dangers lurking in the capital city. […]

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Sunset Sunday – 4th of July on the Hudson River, New York

Sunset Sunday – 4th of July on the Hudson River, New York

by on June 26, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Last year, with the 4th of July fireworks on the Hudson River (and not the East River), spectators watched two shows. Not only did they get a chance to see one of the largest firework displays in the country, but they also had a chance to see a sunset. For the prized view, you needed […]

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The USA vs. England World Cup Tailgate at Rustenburg, South Africa

The USA vs. England World Cup Tailgate at Rustenburg, South Africa

by on June 24, 2011 in Photo, Reflection

Obtaining a ticket for World Cup match of USA vs. England, was not just about patriotism or believing in the outcome, it was also about having something else I highly value – having fun. And what a great time it was, especially the tailgate. We arrived five hours early; when Americans head to a stadium […]

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Bungee Jump – Acapulco’s different dive

Bungee Jump – Acapulco’s different dive

by on June 20, 2011 in Destination

Famous for its cliff diving, Acapulco also provides visitors the chance for a different type of dive. A chance not just to be spectator but actually soar from similar heights. The dive is not off cliffs, but rather located in the heart of the downtown beach. The dive is a bungee jump. After a cerveza […]

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Sunset Sunday – Islamorada, Florida Keys

Sunset Sunday – Islamorada, Florida Keys

by on June 19, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

A slight breeze kept the mosquitoes away while the temperature dropped just a few degrees from its midday high. The idyllic climate matched the setting as I settled in for the sunset at Pierre’s in Islamorada. The bartender arrived with our cocktails and placed my manhattan on the table. As I reached for my first […]

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