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I’m back home again after a week of travel to the far off land of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates—yes, in the Middle East. And what a trip it was. Even the thirty hours in travel mode at both ends of the trip were an adventure, beings that I made the seventeen-hour flight each [...]

Today seems surreal. I’ve been telling people for months that I’m going to Dubai. I’ve been preparing and planning for the trip. I’ve been excited about the adventure. Yet, it’s hard to believe that I actually fly out of LAX to London and then on to Dubai TODAY. You can probably tell that I’m not [...]

There’s nothing quite like positive feedback for your writing efforts. Whether it’s a complimentary letter-to-the-editor published in a magazine that ran your article, a supportive comment from a friend who read something you wrote or a good review of your book, praise is always welcome. Writers and authors thrive on accolades. Second to a desire [...]