Politics

Shoes of Holocaust Victims on Display at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2017

Solitude and Reflection in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

It’s been more than a year and I have a boatload of experiences still to share including a visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. The visit came about because I was in the nation’s capital attending the inauguration of President Trump then attended the Women’s March the following day.

Celebrate Independence Day with Civility.

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Independence Day 2017: I Challenge My Fellow U.S. Citizens

Dear Fellow Citizens of the United States of America: Today is Independence Day. America’s birthday. And I challenge you…

Donald J. Trump Campaigned in Sarasota, Nov. 28, 2015

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My Plans for Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration

The President of the United States represents ALL Americans, not only those who voted for him, which is why I’ll be attending Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017.

Visiting Independence Hall is a Patriotic Thing to do in Philadelphia

Politics Solo Travel

10 Patriotic Things to Do in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the perfect place to hold the DNC Convention because it is nicknamed the Cradle of Liberty. This is the location where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, forming the modern United State. Following are 10 patriotic things to do in Philadelphia.

Hillary Clinton Campaigned in Tampa, Fla. July 22, 2016

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My Photos from Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign Rally in Tampa, July 22, 2016

‘Tis the season for politicking and I’m sharing my photos from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign stop in Tampa on July 22, 2016.

What's it take to run for president? Captain Obvious knows. Good running shoes.

Disclosure Politics

Captain Obvious Stepping into the Race for President

Y’all obviously know I’m crazy about travel and politics which makes me very excited to share how Captain Obvious is stepping into the race for president.

Rose in the Mist at the 9/11 Memorial, New York City, N.Y., Feb. 2016

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I Visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York and This Happened

I didn’t know her but unknowingly standing in front of her name etched in bronze, I was heavy with sadness. Blinking away tears and trying to hide them from my friend, I looked for distractions while he photographed the scenery.

Campaign Rally for President Barack Obama, Fort Lauderdale, Oct. 2012.

Politics

Tips for Attending a 2016 Presidential Campaign Rally

While most people cringe and moan during election season, I find it kinda exhilarating. Having attended probably a half-dozen rallies plus two inaugurations and the Republican National Convention since 2008, I’m sharing my tips for attending a 2016 presidential campaign rally.

Postcard of Bears in Yellowstone National Park, 1916

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Will Sending My Elected Officials Postcards from State & National Parks Make a Differnce?

Is it a crazy idea to send my elected officials postcards from state and national parks during my summer travels?

Former First Lady Bush and Daughter Barbara Pierce Bush Speak During AARP's Life@50+ in Boston, May 9, 2014

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How Global Travel Influenced Barbara Pierce Bush and Now She’s Changing the World

Sitting down with her mother Laura Bush and journalist Soledad O’Brien, Barbara Pierce Bush spoke to the AARP Life@50+ Boston audience earlier this spring discussing how being a president’s daughter shaped her life.