We had a fantastic car-free November. Metrolink saved us from sitting in freeway gridlock, and welcomed our bicycles and our dog on board. ...

Thinking about hotels, hospitality, reception...places you want to stay for awhile.  Actually, I just wanted to post a blog before October i...

We got our Smart Car in August 2011.  Since then, we've taken it on many trips.  We've had to do little things to maintain the car ...

Having taken a bike on Friday afternoon, a car on Friday night, and a walk to the bus on Saturday (both ways), we knew we had to take a tra...

1) Mission Santa Barbara Could take Amtrak Pacific Surfliner for $29 (bike reservation required at no extra cost) http://www.amtrak.com...

As much as I hesitate to admit, I am undertaking a bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.  The reason I am not keen on bragging about ...

I hate stereotypes, but they are a part of our culture.  For example, when people hear that I am from Nebraska they assume I was not educate...

Spring (break) is here! My garden is sprouting and my students are growing in confidence. Life is good. I had a whirlwind trip to the Bay ...

I am definitely thankful to have the classroom experience I am able to at my school.  My classrooms are lively and fun with a sense of secur...

I recently had the good fortune to be in Northern and Central California with my Fuji and I was able to squeeze in about 25 amazing miles in...