Ok, it has been a month exactly since I have said anything. At least on here anyway. I am still in the process of writing about Zanzibar and while doing so, I noticed that I had a lot to say. Quite frankly between the time spent on other things and making sure I download true to my journey, I am still filling out my day one notes. Because of the length, I will break the days down into parts, for your sake and mine. In the meantime, I thought this was interesting enough to sha

Benjamin Graham's handrawn route for 1969 trip Last night I had a Rumspringa or a Fat Tuesday, if you will. There has been a definite need for indulgence to get things out of my system in order for me to push to the next level of commitment of many aspects of my life. Lately, I have a lot on my mind and need a reboot. There a just a lot of things I want As a result, I feel a bit of a loss for spare words, which is not ideal when one wants to consistently post every week. Norm

The Grahams, North Dakota, 1970 Everyone please put on your thinking cap. I am going to ask a series of questions and I want you to really think about the answers. Outside of your immediate neighborhood, where have you been? The answers will vary. I understand that. Some answers may lead across the globe, while others may only be miles away. Remember, everything should always be put in perspective. Today I am bummed out, wishing that I were vacationing in Tahiti. Yet, I real