Category Archives: Travel

Las Vegas, Part One

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

It didn’t really make sense to take this trip. I’ll be in Las Vegas again in a few days for work. A week later I’ll leave on vacation for a couple of weeks. But sometimes it’s the things that don’t … Continue reading →

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Chickens Feeding

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

We stopped by Andy’s house. To our delight, he has chickens and roosters!

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Rose Saves A Turtle

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

We almost ran over a turtle in the road. Rose gallantly escorted it to the riverside.

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Icelandic Reflections

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

I’ve always been a proponent of visiting new places, seeing new sights. This past week I was in Iceland for work. A year and a half ago I was in Iceland for vacation. I choose Iceland for vacation because I … Continue reading →

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Making the Leap

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

I’m in the very lucky position of being in New Zealand with a group of my work colleagues. Before we arrived, one of them sent out a survey of potential activities we could do for fun. This included a list … Continue reading →

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Morning View from my Balcony, Queenstown

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I woke up before my alarm went off; my reward was to watch a blinding sun rise over the mountains. This is a view I could never tire of.

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A Row of One’s Own

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I surprised myself in an “Oh, my goodness, I didn’t think I was that type of person,” sort of way.  I’m still not sure how I feel about it. We had boarded. The flight was not full. The exit rows … Continue reading →

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Running on Empty

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

On the way to the Charlotte airport, we passed exit 42 for Troutman, NC. I asked, “Mom, remember the last time we were here?” and we both giggled hysterically. Mom explained the story to Dad, who had not been with … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Balthazar

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Started with a salad dressed with truffle oil, continuing with duck shepard’s pie and scrambled eggs in puff pastry. Oh, and Bloody Marys.

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Broadway is Magical

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

At the TKTS discount ticket booth: “How do the seats for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying look?” “Two seats, back two rows, left. Eh.” “What about On a Clear Day You Can See Forever?” “Obstructed view. Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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