As a computer geek, I've never been much of a "pen" person. If I wanted to write something, I would type it on my laptop, that's why they invented keyboards. However, in this fast-paced, email/social media world in which we live, I've found that I needed to slow down and think … [Read more...] about Review: Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
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Discovering Stockholm
I recently attended a business conference in Stockholm, Sweden. I had never been to Stockholm before. Neither had my wife, and since the trip overlapped our wedding anniversary, she decided to come with me. I extended my trip a couple of days once the conference was over so … [Read more...] about Discovering Stockholm
Raul Pérez Bierzo Ultreia St. Jacques
Note: I haven't written one of these wine tasting posts in a while. It isn't that I'm not drinking wine (perish the thought!) but we have been consuming a lot of the Baron de Ley stock we have. It has become my wife's "go-to" wines of choice. However, we finally broke out of … [Read more...] about Raul Pérez Bierzo Ultreia St. Jacques
Review of the Viking River Cruise
I HATE Cruises I'm not a fan of the concept of an ocean cruise. It goes against my idea about what travel is about. In my mind, travel is about going to different places, interacting with people, and experiencing things unique to that location. The thought of being packed in … [Read more...] about Review of the Viking River Cruise
Review of Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebook
I have been a computer geek most of my adult life. There are few things in my professional life that a computer couldn't make better, easier and faster. However, during the holidays late last year, my wife and I stumbled upon a small ink and paper shop in Asheville, NC. On a … [Read more...] about Review of Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebook