10 ways to simulate living on a USS Navy ship 1. Buy a steel dumpster, paint it gray inside and out, and live in it for six months. 2. Run all the pipes and wires in your house exposed on the walls. 3. Repaint your entire house every month. 4. Renovate your bathroom. Build a […]
White House Tour I wrote about several different experiences on my blog. Living in the nations capital, there are several experiences to be had for sure. One such adventure is a tour of the White House. If you plan on visiting Wahington DC and you want to tour the White House, you need to lan […]
The Northern Virginia area does not get a lot of snow. What I am referring to is snow which will impact daily lives. We get some cold days, ice days, even a hurricane day every once in a while. It has been a couple of years since we have had snow days. But when they […]
While being a proud American, you should appreciate the history of this relatively young country. As an American who loves to learn about our history, one of the must-see historical sites is Valley Forge, in York Pennsylvania. This was the winter encampment from 1776 to 1777, where the fledging American army hunkered down for the […]
What can one do in Philadelphia which is not rooted in the deep history of the forming of the country? Not related to sports? The rich history of Philadelphia includes many of the the early activities in forming this great country. However for something a little different, there is also come great art. One of […]
On occasion, my smoking hot wife and I are invited to join friends for special events. We consider our friends to be blessings. One of our friends is connected to the local major league team. This connection has provided us the opportunity to attend events at the stadium, in one of the suites. The Bible […]
Lake Anna, VA July has been full of hot days. Especially recently here in the northern Virginia. This past weekend was a little different. The weather gave us a break, only reaching the high 80s. When Sunshine (A.K.A. Smoking-Hot Wife) informed me we had been invited to the lake, I jumped at the chance. Lake […]
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, effectively establishing the United States of America. If you have read my profile, you may have noticed I am a veteran of the US Navy. The only ship I served on has been decommissioned and placed in the reserve fleet. American families […]
Cruising is such a great way to take a vacation. You have it all on a cruise. Lots of food, entertainment, and a place to sleep. Most cruise line crews are super friendly and take care of everything while on a cruise. Recently I was blessed with an opportunity to spend time with my family […]
A few years back, my smoking-hot wife and I were able to take a little trip to Europe. We visited friends and shared a lot of great memories. One of the places we were able to visit was Comlar Franc Colmar Apparently, it is the third largest commune in the Alsace Region of northeastern France. […]