Tokyo, Japan

The Tsukiji Fish Market I still remember clearly my first encounter with Tsukiji Fish Market long ago. As a young sales representative for a food manufacturer, I was assigned to a new customer located deep inside the market. Everybody had told me how wild Tsukiji was and I admit it … Read more

Atlantic City, New Jersey

The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa   When many Americans want a quick getaway for an over the top good time that includes some downtime and maybe even a little relaxation, Las Vegas often comes to mind.  So how did it come to be that as my daughters and I … Read more

Going Beyond the Gold

I’m not ashamed to admit it. I travel obsessively, am faithful to one airline, American, and know their frequent flyer program like a script.  Last year when I made Executive Platinum, the highest level of elite status for the first time, you would have thought I’d won the lottery.  I … Read more

Tracing Irish Ancestry

Let’s face it, every March 17 we all want to be Irish. My husband and I argue over who’s more Irish. He tells me my maiden name is pure Scottish but I know from family stories that my Grandfather was Irish. My mother was a McCormick and knew every Irish … Read more