Heathrow was kind to us, and we arrived safely in sunny Los Angeles (seriously, we sat outside for a bit and caught some rays). I’m getting ready to head over and watch the nieces and nephews rip through Santa’s pile… Read More ›
Rambling
Wonder Whether Weather is Worth it?
Stock photo of two amazinghockey players enjoying the weather. It has been a cornerstone of my postings, both here and on Facebook. Weather is all around us and more now than ever it is a part of just about every… Read More ›
London Snow and Santa Smells Like Beef and Cheese
Congratulations, World’s Best Cup of Coffee!Great job, everybody! Snow fell on London and our little neighborhood, Fulham, is covered by a not-so-warm blanket of fresh powder and ice. Funky little euro cars are a slipping and a sliding and it… Read More ›
One Sheet and Two Towels to the Wind
Four plates; mini-water cups; bowls; forks, knives and spoons makes our kitchen routine pretty easy. Eat and drink, wash, and repeat. If laziness calls, eat and drink, eat and drink, then wash and repeat. There is really no other option… Read More ›
Location, Location, Wait What Was I Saying?
We apartment hunt like we are trying to lose a tail: speed left; u-turn and take the first alley-way; fix your scarf and engage the flashers (mind out of the gutter, boys); reverse back onto the traffic circle; mind the… Read More ›
Ever Dream About Eating an E-book and Wake Up with a Laptop on Your Face?
Be sure to read your e-book.A crummy commercial? S.O.B! I’m serious: Amazon Kindle ads appeared in my dreams. Don’t ask me what else I dreamt about, but I shot out of bed and asked myself, “really dude, a Kindle?” It… Read More ›
Yo, Self, Get Out There!
I was 22 when I stuffed two large backpacks into a locker at Nadi International Airport. I just finished almost a full year of travels, and I jumped at the opportunity to have an island stopover on my way home. … Read More ›
A Nagging Non-Feeling?
There was something nagging me, and until now I could not put my finger on it. At first I thought it might be the dreary weather and lack of sun, which rises after even I wake up. But that wasn’t… Read More ›