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Tag Archives: Travel
Back in the USSR, Part II
We awoke on our second morning in Moscow to the happy news that our luggage had arrived. Yuri and Ivan looked relieved to see we were wearing clean clothes and off we went. Dan was eager to hit the Cosmonaut … Continue reading
Back in the USSR, Part I
Dan and I traveled to Moscow three years ago. Moscow is not what I would call a charming city; it’s imposing with its Stalinist skyscrapers and 60’ high Kremlin walls. Moscow has a look that says don’t f*** with me. … Continue reading
Go Back Where You Came From
Like many people in the DC area during the Great Derecho of 2012, we lost power at home and schlepped all 4 cats to a hotel. One of us had to keep an eye on the cats at all times, … Continue reading
Bottoms Up!
I am, without a doubt, the clumsiest person in the world. Many of you have witnessed some of my more magical moments; there have been so many it’s hard to keep track. But there are several that are particularly memorable. … Continue reading
The Beautiful Beaches of Minsk
My best friend/tormentor Andre, commenting on my mini-vacation, noted that I would never go to the beach. This is because, against my wishes, the beach persists in being outdoors. I feel about the Great Outdoors as I feel about Bears…both … Continue reading
Tagged Humor, Irreverent, Self, Travel
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Table For One
Many years ago I started traveling for work. At first I took meals in my room, ordering ridiculously expensive and fussy room service food. That got old quickly, and I started venturing out to restaurants—and trying to feel OK about asking … Continue reading
Tagged Humor, Imagination, Irreverent, Self, Social, Travel
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