I love traveling. But it’s always hard before I leave. I seem to turn into Sentimental Dad. It’s probably because I feel a little guilty for leaving. I tend to hug the kids more, and my 16 year old tends to give me a wide berth whenever he sees me coming. I feel a need [...]

We’re going to South America, gringo.
It’s always exciting to go someplace new. But I had a disquieting experience as I purchased our tickets. And it reminded me again how I can get myself tied into relationships that I keep convincing myself are healthy and sharing, but, in reality, are pretty one sided.
I’m talking, of course, [...]