TRIP ESSENTIALS  Recently while having the unfortunate,  but not uncommon, experience of being stuck in an airport, I made a list of all the things I should have had with me. (Hindsight is always the best teacher.) While trying to remain calm and patient as our flight was delayed once again, I borrowed a pencil [...]

SUMMER GETAWAYS: Taking the roads less traveled By Peggy Kiefer      Do you want a fun getaway for your family, spouse or friend and yet hate the thought of fighting the crowds? Perhaps you should consider the lesser-known national parks, historic sites, battlefields, memorials and monuments in this area. We all know about the big, [...]