We all know about and either resent or appreciate the heavy security that  surrounds air travel, but general security when travelling is a big issue for many indivduals. Over the next few weeks I will offer some practical and common sense suggestions that could go a long way to easing your security concerns. Consider these ideas: Fasten twist ties through the zipper pulls to secure your suitcases. These take a while to unfasten. A thief would...

Three more packing tips that might save you grief: 1.Take only comfortable clothing that fits. You probably won’t lose weight no matter how much walking you do. 2. You never know when you might need a hat for the weather conditions or (ladies) for entry into some religious buildings or sites. Pack a crushable hat, with a wide brim, that can be stowed in your day bag. If it’s on your head or in your bag, you are less likely to leave...

My suspense/thriller books, Strength of an Eagle and Half-Truths, Total Lies, are finally available for purchase. Many thanks to my advisor Lynn Wohlgemuth at Friesen Press for her patience and guidance through this process. The journey has been long and a bit frustrating at times but it was worthwhile. I am very pleased with the end results and have gained an enormous amount of knowledge about the internet, publishing industry and websites. Now...