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Becoming a Trusted Traveler

I’m going to start at the end, here, because I’m completely horrified. I just received my Trusted Traveler card and it has on it, honestly, the worst picture of me … Continue reading

November 3, 2013 · 2 Comments

Quebec City – Part Deux

Step off the plane in Toronto and you see Tim Horton’s — the famous Canadian doughnut joint. Step off the plane in Quebec City and you see Relay, which means … Continue reading

October 21, 2013 · Leave a comment

Quebec City

So, this is Quebec City! The only remaining walled city north of Mexico, Quebec City has a European feel. On the way from the airport, though, the scene is quite … Continue reading

October 13, 2013 · 5 Comments

The Jersey Shore

Before I launch into my post I have to say that I’ve just noticed a Chickie’s & Pete’s in this picture I took on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ this … Continue reading

October 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

OK, I’m back. I kind of took the summer off. Not really intentional, but I got bogged down in all things non-digital and just couldn’t bring myself to sit inside … Continue reading

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Pool

OK, yeah. It’s summer now. Thanks very much. It officially starts today and that’s why I shouldn’t really be surprised that the pool has been packed recently. Littered with little … Continue reading

June 22, 2013 · 6 Comments

Summer. Please come back.

I have been waiting for summer since 2010, the year I moved to London. Summer, just so you know, doesn’t really exist there. At least, it didn’t exist in the … Continue reading

June 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Real Epcot

Years ago, I ran a marathon. Those who know me are like, “whaaaaa?????” But it happened, ok? So calm down. This was no ordinary race. It was at Walt Disney … Continue reading

May 16, 2013 · 2 Comments

Headed to Europe for the Weekend

Well, sort of. Every year the Delegation of the European Union to the United States organizes EU Open House. Think huge block party in DC… but your neighbors happen to … Continue reading

May 10, 2013 · 2 Comments

How London Made Me a Foodie

I was doing just fine. Thrilled to be back in the States. Happy to have returned to the land of a million choices. Supermarkets with 12 kinds of peanut butter. … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

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