(2008/07/25) MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. — Looking up at the faces carved into the rock of Mount Rush-more, you probably feel respect for these giants of American history. But follow the steep and dangerous trail to the top, and that respect likely extends to the men who carved the monument.
(2008/07/19) Kids know there’s more to life than a Big Mac and a malt.
(2008/07/12) Americans aren’t always greeted with open arms when traveling abroad. That could be because open arms aren’t polite in that particular country, or it could be that we’re perceived as louts and the people there don’t want to hug us. It’s your mission to find out.
(2008/07/05) Vacation this spring presented a challenge. With gas prices hovering around $3.50 a gallon, we — my longtime sweetie Marilyn and I — didn't think it would be prudent to take a road trip. Recent airline problems made us skittish about flying, and we've grown weary of airport hassles anyway. We did consider a discount fare to New York, but scratched that idea after discovering hotels at this time of year were at least $200 a night if you wanted little luxuries such as working plumbing and locking doors.
(2008/06/28) LONDON — If you want the skinny on a city, ask a police officer.
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