Seoul, South Korea

Just returned from a marvelous, nine-day trip to Seoul, South Korea with my beautiful family. As soon as the trip started, I had to ask myself, “Why haven’t I seen my old friend more frequently?” By old friend, I mean travel. I always have a similar sensation. I am excited to see them, find itContinue reading “Seoul, South Korea”

Silver Springs Campground 2026 July

The Joy of Planning for Travel

This year I have started traveling again. I went to Taiwan in March and am now planning a trip for El Salvador in August, which happens to coincide with my birthday. As I have embarked on these two trips, I have become quite aware that a significant part of the enjoyment I experience happens beforeContinue reading “The Joy of Planning for Travel”

Whistler 2026, June

The uniquely human Robert and my journey with autism

(PART I) My dear wife and I were living in the Middle East from 2012. We were newlywed and had not given a great deal of thought to having children. I had older children (now 30 and 26) and we had not discussed trying to have additional children. Around 2016, we discussed having children andContinue reading “The uniquely human Robert and my journey with autism”