Archive for the 'Travel' Category

Facebook Killed My Blog

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Here’s how blogs happen:
People have stuff they want to share.
People create blogs so they can share interesting information and photos with others
People read blogs.
That’s pretty much it, but since Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites have become so popular, the need for a blogger to share her or his thoughts has become superfluous. [...]

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Glimpses of Paradise

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

If my friend Misty ever invites you to stay with her, say yes.  Don’t question it, don’t hesitate, just pack your bags and go.  It’s not just that she lives on a gorgeous sailboat in the heart of the Florida Keys, it’s that when it comes to playing hostess, my girl Misty is the bee’s [...]

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Notes on Chicago, and an August Resolution

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Chicago was grand, and we did all sorts of touristy things, all of which entailed a LOT of walking.  My feet will never be the same.
We went to the Field Museum to see the Mythic Creatures Exhibit, we went to Wrigley Field, we went to the Alder Planetarium, we went sailing on a tiny little [...]

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Nutria: It’s What’s for Dinner

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Well, we survived New Orleans, if only barely. The idea to drive all night to get there seemed like a good one at the time, but it left our sleep schedules a little whacked.
AnYwAy, we went on a swamp tour, where we saw many, many alligators. This one charged the boat as soon [...]

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