Thoughts on Travel, Career, Spiritual Matters and Other Stuff

Author Alan Reed

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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