Travel is always great with the right people

When I think of all the planes I have flown on, the most memorable trips are with family with notable exceptions to and across the Ice.

A journey in life is only as significant as the people who accompany us. It sounds like a relatively simple quote but it is even more significant to me as I travel regularly for business without my family.

One trip I recall was to visit my grandparents, Anne and Ralph, in San Diego. This was one of those times that my brother Ian and I flew unaccompanied.

He didn't know it but being his traveling companion was always fun. I felt a sense of responsibility for him, as a big brother should. I knew he would do anything to look out for me too. And, the best part was we were together on the journey with a handful of activities and flight attendants who kept an eye on us at first, saw we were good kids, left us alone, and made sure we got off the plane safely.

If nothing else, writing this makes me wonder when Ian and will ride together again.

Do you know Him? - That's My king

My Brother Matt

Rarely do I see my siblings. It is even rarer to see the ones who live close, like Alex, Mike, Mike (my other brother Mike), and Matt. It is a shame though because I really like spending time with these brothers and sister of mine.

Last night, we celebrated two birthday's at Lamb's Cafe and I was blessed to see hear Matt rattel off one joke after another. He is really a funny guy when he isn't even thinking about it. Even better he was sensitive to the fact that some younger ears were listenings to his quips.

I can't say I have the same taste in tatoos or Sunny Delight, but I am glad this guy is my brother.