One of my favorite people in the world was Col. Norman Vaughan. Explorer, gentleman, intrepid adventurer, Norman was always willing to try new things, to step boldy into the unknown, just to experience something new. His motto was "Dream Big and Dare to Fail." In many ways, I've always been a big dreamer, too. I just haven't mustered the same level of daring as Norman did.

I've been lots of places, and want to go to so many more. Here, I'll share some of my adventures and some of my hoped-for and wished-for explorations. Too, I'll explore my mind and things in my heart as well. At the very least, it will be an adventure. Time will tell whether the adventure will take wings.