Journalist reporter/writer/editor 2 decades, comms pro 3. UPI, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Merc, NYSE, agency. Editor of The Daily Texan, 1971.
Joined September 2008
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Jun 11
Jun 11
All the reasons and places to celebrate Juneteenth. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN.
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May 29
May 29
Gas prices? Turmoil? Are you rethinking your summer travel plans. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN. takingthekids.com/gas-prices… #bestsummer
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May 29
Gas prices? Turmoil? Are you rethinking your summer travel plans. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN. takingthekids.com/gas-prices… #bestsummer
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May 25
May 25
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. High gas prices and global conflicts may put a crimp family travel. But there’s plenty to do closer to home - especially with all the anniversaries. Check out our new Summer Guide. takingthekids.com/how-to-cel… #bestsummer
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May 22
When it makes sense NOT to take the kids or grandkids. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN. takingthekids.com/when-it-ma…
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May 21
Why is no one talking about the pregnant man with the protruding belly button right behind Trump
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May 15
Is your carry-on bag more important that your life?
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May 14
WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN - A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE IN AUSTIN TEXAS
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The Sapa region of northern Vietnam, famous for its steep, tiered rice paddies and tiny villages that are home to groups like the Hmong, known for their distinctive crafts and dress. WEEKLY TRAVEL DIARY. takingthekids.com/a-unique-a…
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May 1
My take on our recent bucket list trip to Vietnam and Cambodia
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Apr 30
Camping and RVing: how to get unplugged on your family vacation. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN. takingthekids.com/camping-an…
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Apr 25
Poetic justice
Apr 24
Millionaire US big game hunter, 75, is trampled to death by five elephants while hunting antelope in central Africa trib.al/51Jpu84
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Apr 24
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Apr 24
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which aims to foster inclusion, understanding and support for those on the autism spectrum and their families. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN. takingthekids.com/autism-awa…
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Apr 18
Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling. WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN. takingthekids.com/earth-day-…
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Apr 14
LAX customs this afternoon after a 13 hour flight from Honk Kong and a connection to be made in an hour.
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Apr 13
As we came to the end of our cruise that started in Cambodia and sailed to Ho Chi Minh City, I felt lucky to have had such experiences that wouldn’t be possible on a larger boat cruising the Mekong River. NEW TRAVEL DIARY. takingthekids.com/riverboati…
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Apr 12
Fitbit! Stfu? I know I’ve been undertraining. I’m on a gotdang river cruise. Excuse me, but why were you so worried 2 weeks ago that I was overtraining when we were trekking 5 miles a day?
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Apr 12
And USAA Safedrive, quit hounding me to turn on the app. I’m traveling internationally and not behind the fkin wheel for 3 weeks
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