I never had the money to run with the Machu Picchu crowd but I lke this one best. more »

I hope many more of the true stories are written to be preserved; first to keep history honest and, I think more importantly, as Julius does, to remind all of us of our dignity as creatures of this earth and our capacity to endure unspeakable adversity; then with courage to strike out into new territitory in optimism. more »

I am delighted to also find some of those early ring designers and their descendants now doing personal blogs. They are hard to find but what treasure the is to be discovered in them. I have added new links to some on the right. more »

I have much to write and say but the time has moved by and I am looking forward to another sustaining lunch with friend Joan. This time at the Corkscrew in Dahlonega. How blessed I am to have these good folks to enjoy and who help me to keep all my seven senses operating. more »