by billyzh | Sep 17, 2009 | Travel
As I worked my way and my luggage up the steps and into the train headed for Union Station, I plopped down into the first two available seats. I then hurriedly began the dance, shuffle, swirl where I tried to organize my things so as not to slow up those making their...
by billyzh | Sep 3, 2009 | Career/Job, Family, Holidays, Travel
“Would you stop?” Words we’ve all heard at some point or another. Or, perhaps words we have directed toward someone in our sphere that is continuing in a frantic pace. Busy children, friends with hectic schedules, family members with frenzied focus....
by billyzh | Apr 21, 2009 | Career/Job, Politics, Travel
The frustrated individual was bemoaning the erratic behavior of a caller that had just left them a message. “Ok, what do you do with a bully?” I asked. Hoping to calm them a bit and help them regain their composure if not perspective. “Punch them in...
by billyzh | Apr 13, 2009 | History, Holidays, Politics, Travel
TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI… Sound familiar? It’s a line from the Marine Corp Hymn. And it has a lot to do with what went on in the news this week that led to a very happy ending on Easter Sunday! If you aren’t familiar with Tripoli and it’s place in American history....
by billyzh | Dec 6, 2008 | History, Holidays, Spirituality, Travel
I was heading home for the holidays and was trying to make as much distance that first day as possible. As I settled into the Motel 6 (hey, take dogs) that night, I snuggled into my bed and grabbed the remote. Oddly enough, the TV was already tuned into a Christmas...
by billyzh | Nov 26, 2008 | Family, Holidays, Pets, Travel
If you are traveling today over the rivers and through the wood to perhaps Grandmother’s house as you go, you will appreciate this little tail, or tale I should say of sorts. In my family, we come from different states to gather in Texas for the holidays. I...
