Beekeeping is a hobby that fits me well. It involves a mix of challenges, learning, and enjoyment. I attended a Knox County Beekeepers Association class yesterday. Here are some interesting things I learned at that class, other…
Browsing Category A happy life
10 years to unlock the door
I was a different person ten years ago. I was sedentary, obese, and unhappy. It was not a good situation to be in less than three years after open heart surgery. A change had to…
My five favorite Hungarian cycling days
This past September I cycled the Hungarian countryside on a 10-day bicycle tour. To say it was amazing is an understatement. It left me wanting to be more of a world explorer on a bike….
Viennese days
After a weekend in Vienna, tonight I end my first chapter of my journey. I begin the second chapter of The Guylas Road, my journey through Hungary. I am meeting the other cyclists in my…
The Gulyás Road
In the early 20th century, Mihaly Bilcze, his wife Meri, and children Mihaly and Meri left their home in Verocze, Hungary. They were part of the great Eastern European emigration to the United States looking for…
Christmas childhood memories day 2
I was a country boy living just outside of the small Ohio town of Alliance. As a child, downtown Alliance was my family’s main shopping destination. I loved the Christmas season when the city decorated…
Christmas Memories Day 1
My fondest memories of Christmas are of my childhood. During December I am going to share a childhood memory and hope that you will join in with some of your memories of the season.
Tom’s Top 5 Apps of 2011
2011 was the year I joined the iPhone family. I have to admit that this phone is the best phone I have ever had. It really meets my needs and has a very intuitive user…