Tag Archives: Writing Samples

In Remembrance of My Veteran Dad

Posted on April 23, 2024 by caroldwyer

The past 10 months, almost to the day, have been extremely difficult as I’ve been dealing with the loss of my dad, a Vietnam Veteran who served with the 101st Airborne. So much needed to be addressed in handling his … Continue reading →

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Pursuits of foodie writing

Posted on November 7, 2023 by caroldwyer

In my blogging, I’ve written about dining and food festival experiences on occasion and am interested in sharing more words on great eats. This was meant to compliment travel posts by expanding into restaurant outings and festive events offering tempting … Continue reading →

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Adventure awaits in Oregon

Posted on March 24, 2021 by caroldwyer

The west coast has been on my must-see travel list for quite a while and have been a long-time subscriber to Travel Oregon’s e-news. One recent email included a contest to win blankets of a national park in the Beaver … Continue reading →

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Favorite rides at Gatsby’s Car and Bike Show

Posted on December 4, 2020 by caroldwyer

What a way to head into a car show, rolling in behind this badass Camaro! I spotted the classic muscle car coming from the opposite direction at a traffic light. Despite attending this event as a spectator, I felt like … Continue reading →

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Favorite memories of international adventure for World Photography Day

Posted on August 20, 2020 by caroldwyer

I’ve been reflecting quite a bit lately on my summer 2014 trip to Ireland, with hopes to return someday. One of my favorite experiences came from an unexpected bus ride out to country’s rugged west. The day passed with on … Continue reading →

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Small car shows during Coronavirus

Posted on July 15, 2020 by caroldwyer

Every spring and summer, I check out various car shows in my local area; displaying such cool rides, they’re my favorite outdoor events. Of course, it’s become a different world, with annual activities into this coming fall postponed until next … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on studying travel and tourism from a marketing angle

Posted on March 1, 2020 by caroldwyer

Currently on a job search, I added my completed online tourism course to my resume and career sites such as LinkedIn. I included a great deal of information that I learned about the industry built on a spirit of exploration. … Continue reading →

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A few travel bucket list destinations, their highlights and studying tourism

Posted on December 14, 2019 by caroldwyer

An online tourism class I mentioned in a previous post has since started and some content in the first chapter inspired this write-up. Following a textbook paragraph about top destinations around the world and what makes them stand out, there … Continue reading →

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A vintage find, delaying photo heavy posts, honoring Ansel Adams

Posted on February 20, 2018 by caroldwyer

As a photography buff, I have a casual interest in vintage cameras and always wished to find some small camera from the 1950s. During a recent visit with my best friend, I spotted an object I hadn’t seen before at … Continue reading →

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Finding a new favorite in Bahama Breeze

Posted on February 20, 2018 by caroldwyer

Every so often when getting together with my best friend, we decide to have lunch or dinner at a restaurant near the King of Prussia Mall. We favored one particular place until I found it had shut its doors at … Continue reading →

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