Author Archives: Steve Foster

An Eight-Day Whirlwind (and Relatively Cheap) Tour of the West

My wife and I just recently returned from a 8-day whirlwind tour of the southwest. A few people asked for our itinerary so here you go. DAY 1. Fly into Las Vegas. Flights are relatively cheap with lots of options. … Continue reading

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Awe

Awe. What is it? A sense of wonder. A sense of transcendence. A sense of your own smallness. You stare at the Grand Canyon in awe. The beauty. The enormity. The grandiosity. Wading through the Narrows of Zion National Park. … Continue reading

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I Lost My Pillow

I lost my pillow. Not something to be too upset about. After all, it is just a pillow. But maybe not. I have had this pillow since I was probably three or four. My grandmother made it for me. Duck … Continue reading

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50 Things I Have Learned in 50 Years

Today is my 18263th day on earth (if I got the leap years right). 50 years of life. Wow. I remember being at a friend's 50th birthday party many years ago wondering what it would be like to turn 50. … Continue reading

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27 Things I Have Learned in 27 Years of Marriage

In honor of our 27th anniversary on June 22, here are 27 things that I have learned about marriage. 1. Love deepens over time. I certainly loved Liz when I married her 27 years ago but I really didn't understand the depths … Continue reading

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