Have you ever had a bad experiences ruin a trip? It is amazing how a well-placed engine repair or illness can seem to ruin an entire experience. The trips I have taken where trouble raised its ugly head have, too often, colored my perception of all subsequent events. I have had vacations where I have been exposed to some amazing sights, but the tire that blew out on the drive there left me too grouchy to enjoy them. I have had vacations with wonderful opportunities to enjoy my family but not getting my way on some trivial issue has left me too angry to engage with them. Continue reading →