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Things to do Under Quarantine: Word Search Wednesday #11

While taking your mind off COVID-19 news, I encourage you to focus on what’s happening in our society. Download this free printable word search with the theme of Unity.

The Iowa Caucus Kicks Off the Presidential Election Season.

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Political Tourism: My First Iowa Caucus

Is political tourism a thing? Well, yes, and this is a summary of attending my first Iowa Caucus.

European Travel Expert Talks About 21st Century Travel During a Press Conference in Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 2020.

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European Travel Expert Rick Steves Talks 21st Century Travel

Rick Steves is America’s most respected authority on European travel. He recently answered questions about 21st century travel.

General John F. Kelly and Me Following his Lecture at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall in Sarasota on Jan. 27, 2020.

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Ringling College Library Association Town Hall: General John F. Kelly

It was an honor listening to and meeting General John F. Kelly, former White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of Homeland Security in Sarasota. Here are highlights from his lecture and Q&A.

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48 Hours in Washington, D.C. with My Parents

How do you spend 48 hours in Washington, D.C., with the parents to see the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony? Wowza! Other than that opening sentence being a mouthful, you spend it efficiently and warmly. Everyone travels differently and here’s how I did it in November 2018.

Former President Jimmy Carter During Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga., June 23, 2019.

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Sunday School with Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday School twice a month at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. Here’s my experience.

Plains Depot, Site of Jimmy Carter's Presidential Campaign Headquarters, Plains, Ga.

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Solo Travel in Georgia: 24 Hours in Plains

I spent 24 hours in Plains and attended Sunday School with former President Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church. Here’s a timeline of my trip.

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Yes. I Drank a $27 Cocktail at Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Yes. I drank a $27 cocktail at Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., and I have no regrets. We are certainly living in strange times.

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My Thoughts on #ElectionDay2018

Sometimes I get political on my blog. Traveling opens your eyes to how the actions of elected officials and policies of our country impact others, whether traveling across the country or across the world and this why I beleive discuasing politics is important. #ElectionDay2018

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Has the Outdoor World Abandoned YETI Because of Fake News?

I have to wonder, how is the NRA benefiting by spreading misleading information? I wonder how much money they received in donations over the weekend. Will anyone who believed the NRA release and now knows the other side feel betrayed and continue to believe them?