When the Barretts get together for our extended family vacation (four separate households) we have needs. Man do we have needs. One of my own personal needs is finding a new location at least every few years. We live in a state rich with diversity, we may as well take the opportunity to explore it. My short list of Barrett vacation home base requirements include:  must be in northern California  wheelchair...

I grew up watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. Wouldn’t miss it. There he is, our host Marlin Perkins, riding through the plains of Africa. He and his crew are following a herd of wild buffalo whose water source is quickly drying up. The herd must be relocated. Marlin and his group of biologists move in. But wait, the largest female is indicating a readiness to charge. She is protecting her...

Yes, I do love talking about our trips. (Or haven’t you noticed?) Luckily this summer we had quite a few. Here is the one I have been itching to tell you about. All you have to do is say, “So what was one of your favorite parts of your trip through the northwest?”  Or perhaps you’d rather ask, “What excursion surprised you the most?”  Go ahead,  ask me. Now pull up a chair...