Nuts About Southwest

Years ago in Philadelphia, I had a friend whose wife was volunteering with the Big Brother Big Sister Organization, and told me about the program.  I knew it was something I wanted to get involved with, and I knew I would eventually jump onboard, but for one reason or another, I kept putting it off. It wasn’t until I moved to Las Vegas that I finally committed, and I have never looked back... read more

After a very quick break from the four-week stretch that I wrote about inThe Year of 100 Roller Coasters Part 2, it was off to one of our newer destinations—Atlanta.  Georgia Scorcher twists alongside the entrance to Six Flags Over Georgia. Once in Atlanta, two of my “roller coaster connoisseur” friends and I went to Six Flags Over Georgia, and found ourselves staring at borderline... read more

If you’re like me, you make a resolution on the first of January each year and then completely forget what you’ve set out to do by the time February hits. Now, I know I’m not alone in this; there’s a strange dichotomy that exists with New Year’s resolutions. Almost everyone makes a resolution with the best of intentions to succeed, yet, the majority of people do not. So this year, let’s make a... read more

For those of us who live near family and friends, it’s easy to take for granted a hug from a loved one.  Even when we have family in another state (like I do), it’s comforting to know that they are just a plane ride away, but our Military Heroes know just how meaningful a hug and a welcome home celebration can be.  Recently, Southwest Airlines had the opportunity to once again partner... read more