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Author Archives: Robert Johnson
Picture This: Tips for Taking “Grand” Pictures of the Canyon
This year for Christmas the kids decided to upgrade our old Polaroid camera to something a bit flashier. It seems that all those years of awards ceremonies, birthday parties … Continue reading…
Bull riders, Crazy Horse and a Highway to the Sky
In my day the mere mention of the Wild West conjured up images of gallant, self-made men who rode the range and righted every wrong. Rugged figures like John Wayne, Roy Rogers and “Buffalo Bill” were brought to life in … Continue reading…
Reflections on America
Like the sticker on the rearview mirror of our old Chevy says, objects in reverse do “appear closer than they actually are.” It seems like just yesterday we packed up the girls and a week’s worth of luggage and headed … Continue reading…
Plucked and Fretted
For those of you who don’t know me personally, I’m somewhat of a picker. Picker, strummer, plucker; whatever you want to call it, I’m a lover of stringed instruments. Right now I have four guitars, a banjo and a ukulele … Continue reading…
The Dreams of our Fathers
One of the greatest regrets of my father’s life was not being able to see the Panama Canal. As an engineer, he was scheduled to be at the grand opening of the canal in August of 1914. However, just a … Continue reading…
Smooth Sailing
As many of you know, a cruise is the easiest of vacations – affordable, hassle-free and, basically, one-stop-shopping. However, from my experience there are some things you need to consider prior to leaving for your cruise that can make the … Continue reading…
The “Grand” Adventure
For our granddaughter’s 12th birthday, I am planning to take her on a trip. Excited by our new-found love for travel, I want to share this experience with Megan; and hopefully create some unforgettable memories. Since I’ve never done this … Continue reading…
The Reluctant Traveler: Picture This
Francine just picked up the pictures from our trip to Ireland — more than 300 in all thanks to our new digital camera. Everything from Dublin to Blarney Castle ready for frames and Christmas cards. As I looked through the … Continue reading…
Pinching Pennies: or, rather, Euros
Bob and I just returned from our dream trip to Ireland. After many discussions, we’ve discovered that we are not alone in our desire for the Emerald Isle. Lots of our friends and family are in the process of planning … Continue reading…
The Gang’s All Here
It seems that retirement is its own fraternity. The guys I used to meet up with on the job site or on the little league fields are now in the same boat as me — looking for ways to spend … Continue reading…


