[Pictured above: sunset over the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos.] My wife and I are travel nuts and, after the arrival of our son, we place more of a premium on scoring a nonstop flight to our destination. We have even driven a few hours to another city—and flew nonstop from there—rather than take a multiple-stop flight. While brainstorming and searching for the […]
Month: May 2017
Drifting Toward Early Retirement
[I hesitated before publishing this post because of the real-life finances contained herein but, in the spirit of putting myself out there, I decided to go ahead. My current financial situation can be attributed primarily to luck and happenstance, and I feel very fortunate to be where I am. Please forgive anything that may seem […]
A Parenting Book for Nihilists?
[This post turned into a book review, something I had not really planned but, hey, anything goes here. Hope you enjoy it (and check out the book)!] The literature on parenting is daunting (and inconsistent) at best, overwhelming (and wrong) at worst. I dabbled in it during months leading up to the birth of my son, but fatigue […]
The Benefits of a Cold Winter
Recently, evening walks around the block with my dog have been nothing short of heavenly.
Wanderlust: Faroe Islands
WANDERLUST Travel is a passion of mine. When I am not on vacation, I am planning the next one or reflecting on the previous. Research suggests that anticipation of a great trip can be a source of happiness in itself, and I could not agree more.
About Me
The Short Version Physician (radiologist) Married to a physician (pediatrician) Two young children: big brother and little sister Original “child” is a black labrador retriever Live in the Keystone State Aspire to retire early Love: travel, food, books, running, the 90s