Jim's plane looks like this one that we've flown on a few times on the way to Maine. On one flight I volunteered to sit in the co-pilot seat, because I thought there would be more leg room. There was, but there were pedals down there that if you hit them with your foot, the plane would do ... something. Probably something not-good. Here's what the landing looks like from the co-pilot's seat.

socks, yes I do wear my pins. Of course I have favorites that I wear often and then some that haven't been worn for years. I have not read Madeline Albrights book. I remember putting it on my Christmas list at the time it was published, didn't get it then and had completely forgotten about it. Thanks Casey and socks for reminding me. I will be on a hunt for it. Alisande, great site your amber jewelry friends have. I found several things to think about for future gift giving. Lots of info on the site, thanks for posting it. Caflowerluver, love your Doxies too!

I think that is the "South Creek Trestle" in Oscar Scherer State Park along the Legacy Trail When I was first on the trail in 2008 it ended before reaching Venice I guess they felt this bridge over Roberts Bay wasn't suitable for cycling. The next time I was there cycling there was a new expensive looking bridge crossing the waterway leading to Venice.

At the President's residence in Rabat, Morocco. I was told that they use three different military organizations as guards because they don't trust each other. I don't know if that is true or not.