Mmmm, hello my lovely. Why don’t you linger upon my lips? No, not you, dear reader. This isn’t that kind of post. I’m talking about this delectable ginger drink that I cannot get enough of. A fantastic aspect of living in the Washington DC area is all of the cultural events at your disposal. That’s…
Walking through the Atlanta airport is so relaxing. So serene. So capable of putting you in touch with nature. You probably think I’m drunk for saying that as you envision ATL: the gigantic airport and its throngs of running, yelling people scrambling to get somewhere and cursing when they get delayed. But I’m not drunk.…
You’re in New Orleans. Close your eyes and take a slow, deep breath. Allow yourself to succumb to the desire to greedily inhale the intoxicating aromas over and over again. Take notice of how relaxed and completely content you feel while a wide-toothed grin creeps across your face. Except if you are on Bourbon Street.…
This art spins you right round, baby, right round. Like a record, baby. Um anyway, consider this Fun Friday installment a “Flashback Fun Friday” because it was supposed to post about six months ago and never did. Oops. Better late than never, except if you’re in West Palm Beach now it’s too late for you…
Oslo really surprised me in a lot of ways. One of the main things I noticed was residents’ sharp wit and sense of humor, plus a desire to embrace and share funny or unique aspects of Norway’s culture with visitors. Here are a few that stuck out to me. Norway is incredibly clean and the…
Recycling is a great idea, but when it comes to food, I’m not so sure. By that, I mean food that another person has touched. Let me explain… Although the Atkins and South Beach diets helped to effectively diminish the trend of U.S. restaurants automatically providing clients with a bread basket before their meal, the practice…
Ohhh the love locks on the Pont des Artes in Paris! How romantic! What an incredible age-old tradition to take part in! Surely affixing a lock to the bridge and throwing the key in the Seine River means your love will last forever! False. The love lock “tradition” began just a few years ago —…
Paris in June. *sigh* What a lovely vision. Eating outside at sun-soaked cafes, getting plump on wine and cheese, taking in the city’s history and culture, eating all the croissants and baguettes you can handle. But this year, June began with tourists and Parisians alike gazing at rising river water, canceling boat tours, avoiding closed museums, and…
Paris, my true love, over the years I have explored so much of what you have to offer. I repeatedly return to wander through the charming streets among the sharply dressed locals and munch on endless croissants. But this time I dug deeper… much deeper… into the bowels of the city, in fact. Among the lesser-known…
I don’t want a lot for Christmas, but the few things on my list might present a bit of a challenge in obtaining. The items are worth the effort and several of them benefit many others besides myself. Here’s a peek at what’s on my wish list: 1. A Holly Jolly Burrito — A meal at Chipotle…
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