Airport Security: The TSA Giveth and the TSA Taketh Away.
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Airport Security: The TSA Giveth and the TSA Taketh Away.

The years have crept up on me. Arthritis is taking its toll, moving parts are starting to wear out, and my arms are now too short. There is one benefit to the march of time, however, because once you turn 75, you no longer have to remove your shoes when going through airport security.  It’s…

Amtrak Discounts Fares … and Does Some Clever Advertising
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Amtrak Discounts Fares … and Does Some Clever Advertising

Amtrak has announced discounts up to 20 percent off of one-way fares for all long-distance routes. The discounts will be offered from now until the 25th of this month and will apply to travel taking place between January 19th and the end of March. Details are available on Amtrak’s web site or by calling one…

Isn’t There Something Wrong With This Picture?

Isn’t There Something Wrong With This Picture?

I was in Honolulu this past week for some surgery … having what my general contractor brother-in-law would call some “interior remodeling” done. After a three-day stay, I found myself back at Honolulu International Airport for my Hawaiian Airlines flight home to Maui. I was dealing with a necessary-but-annoying catheter and was worried that I…