Thoughts on Travel, Career, Spiritual Matters and Other Stuff

Author Alan Reed

North to Alaska (Part 2)

On our return drive from Denali National Park to Anchorage, we stopped in the lovely town of Talkeetna. Talkeetna is the jumping off point for Denali adventures such as mountain climbing and airplane rides. The Alaska railroad also stops in… Continue Reading →

North to Alaska (Part 1)

I just returned from a 10-day trip to Alaska. I would call this trip a vacation if I were still working but since I am retired, this is just how I roll. This was my second trip to Alaska. I… Continue Reading →

Aquarium

This past weekend I helped my son move his aquarium to his new apartment. He has a 60-gallon aquarium that is always in immaculate condition. It is the sort of aquarium set up that makes one think; I want an… Continue Reading →

An Open Letter to My Friends at Hewlett Packard

It is coming up on 5 years since I took early retirement from Hewlett Packard. While I worked as a minister for 3 of those 5 years, my 25 years at HP defined my work life. I am currently not… Continue Reading →

Sailing

I have always liked the idea of sailing on a boat. The picture of me traveling over water with the wind as the source of power is peaceful and invigorating. There are technical aspects of sailing I also find interesting…. Continue Reading →

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