My passion for long distance running began in 2004 when I was assigned as network manager for the Marine Corps Marathon.  We worked long...

On a late summer night, the Dutchman got on one knee in front of the Reflecting Pool of the National Mall and asked me...

As I write this, I realize this will probably be my last trip to The Netherlands until the end of next year. The Dutchman...

From El HuertoI have already dedicated two posts this year to my adventures in gardening. This summer, I fell in love with what I...

Navy Pier, ChicagoOne of the things I was determined to do once I returned to the United States was to discover places I have...

Casablanca at Dupont CircleWith the summer travels, I have not been able to do a DC post in a little while. Sometimes, we get...

A little while ago, I wrote about my urban garden. As the weather got warmer, my plants began to grow. Every morning, I carefully...

During my six years living in Europe, I traveled several times to Paris. During those trips I was either working or visiting friends. I...

Although being in a long distance relationship is tough, one of the perks is that I get to go to Europe a few times...

I have been away from the blogosphere for a little while fulfilling my Weekend Warrior duties.  I was concentrating on my field grade officer...