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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic design,

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Travel > Vacations Great springtime vacation spots in Europe: 1 of 23
If it's springtime you want in all its colorful glory, one of the best spots in Europe to see it happen before your eyes is at the Keukenhof Gardens, just a 20-minute bus trip from Amsterdam, The Nethelands. We were told about it at our bed and breakfast near Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum while on a roaming trip through Norther... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 2 of 33
We're retired, so life is just one long vacation. However, one of the joys of our sunset years is traveling. My spouse and I have been all over the world, and experienced all levels of travel. We've done everything from overpriced cruises to Las Vegas casinos to backpacking in Europe. Therefore, as a self-appointed expert, I ... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Travel advice: Airplane etiquette: 2 of 27
Air travel etiquette doesn't start after you board your flight. There are also some simple courtesy rules you should follow while waiting in the airport. The most annoying offender is the obnoxious character sitting next to you yakking at full voice on the cell phone just two inches away from your ear.These days, almost every... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Top 10 safety tips for traveling with children: 1 of 13
No matter what the mode, air, bus, ship or the family car, certain basic child safety rules should always be in place for the traveling family. First of the top ten, and probably most important, can simply be called the buddy system. It's similar to what most kids experience in summer camp.1. At all times, night and day, each... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Staying in contact with friends made while on vacation: 1 of 13
Staying in touch with friends you've made on vacation is easier than ever in this age of digital cameras iPods, video cell phones and all the other new gimmicks. An example of how effectively they can be used to communicate was our daughter's two-week USO tour in Iraq.A TV writer/producer, she recorded her visits to Baghdad a... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Has Muslim extremism damaged world tourism irrevocably?: 2 of 20
It isn't just Muslim extremism, although Muslim zealots are at the center of it. Call it what it actually is: indiscriminate and senseless murder under the excuse of religion. Of course it has damaged tourism. That is one of the aims of the suicidal Muslim criminals who first started hijacking and blowing up airplanes more th... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) What you should know about a cross country road trip: 1 of 10
The first thing you should know about a cross-country road trip is to expect the unexpected. Long drives these days are much more convenient than they were a generation ago, before the U.S. was split up into a series of broad, multi-laned, limited-access highways. However, if a current road trip extends for as far as the near... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Top ten places to visit in Europe: 5 of 46
Within a week of my retirement ceremony ... which I didn't attend ... my spouse and I were on our way to Europe. I had seen all the Pacific lands I cared to see during Navy tours of duty in World War II and Korea. We flew to London, then traveled everywhere with just one wheeled bag each and a knapsack. We went to the places ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Important tips to remember when traveling: 6 of 54
There are occasions when dragging along heavy bags when flying is necessary. Long overseas journeys away from home, cruises and group excursions. But even most of those trips don't always require heavy luggage that needs checking every time a traveler needs to board another ship, bus or train. There are seasoned travelers wh... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Why cruising is the best vacation value: 2 of 17
We have always found that cruises are the best value. It is just simple math. The average cruise costs about $100 a day per person, or $200 a couple. This price includes the comfortable cabin, all meals and snacks, Broadway style entertainment, dancing, deck games, swimming, exercise sessions and many other free goods and ser... More..