So, as I sauntered out into the sticky, manure-scented air upon my return to Arkansas this evening, I realized that I might, quite frankly, be a genius. See, I have never, in all my years as a traveler to destinations both foreign and domestic, come across this particular travel tip. Oh, I’m sure that it’sContinueContinue reading “The travel tip that’s gonna make me famous”
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Greetings from DC!
I guess I should say greetings from Reston, VA, since I actually haven’t been to DC yet this trip, and won’t until tomorrow. I think that’s a big discovery on this little fun/fact-finding mission; this is a big area, and a lot of people who live in the outlying areas don’t really go into theContinueContinue reading “Greetings from DC!”
Day One
A year ago today, I was in Seattle with my brother. We were probably at the Pike Place Market goggling at the flowers and produce. It was cool and grey, a welcome respite from the insufferable Arkansas heat and humidity. In a few days, my friend Jenn would arrive and we’d travel to Portland andContinueContinue reading “Day One”
A few more bits of awesome
I’ve been watching a lot of TED talks lately. I watched one the other day titled “What’s so funny about mental illness?”, and I have to admit there was a theory in there that has rocked my world. To paraphrase, human brain chemistry hasn’t caught up with the fact that, in the first world atContinueContinue reading “A few more bits of awesome”
Ode to the Big Apple
It might be that I’m still hungover from my Paris trip, or that I’m finding my small town a little, well, small these days. It could be because we’ve been enjoying cold, grey and Northeastern weather patterns of late. Or it could be that I feel like it’s harder than ever to convince people inContinueContinue reading “Ode to the Big Apple”
Everything and a Racehorse 