A prelude to the summer 2022 vacation season, the Cranky Camper takes a drive down memory lane in this essay on the American road trip
Category: Opinion
Memorial Day 2022: Home of the Brave
Memorial Day brings new meaning to our family after the death of my father. We visited Riverside National Cemetery, where volunteers placed thousands of tiny flags to honor the men and women who gave of themselves in service to their country.
Thanksgiving in All Seasons
Thanksgiving 2021: Through life's joys and many trials, especially in the midst of a global pandemic, the Cranky Camper learns to give thanks in all seasons.
May We Never Forget- September 11, 2001
After twenty years, we reflect on the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the heroes of Flight 93. May we never forget.
Friday Fun Wine List: 2020 Edition
To put the 'happy' back in our socially distanced 'happy hours,' here are a few red wines with names that really fit the spirit of 2020.
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