Every time I think I'm going to make some headway on my book pile, which I've started compiling electronically thanks to GoodReads.com, someone at work leaves a new book on my desk. I'm not really complaining-- I've read some pretty incredible novels thanks to input from fellow bookies at work, the latest being Chris Cleave's …
Travel for Work: Los Angeles
I've spent so little time out west, and yet the last couple of years I've found myself in California several times. Earlier this year I was in California as part of a road trip up the coast, which I recounted here, but my recent trip was short and all business. Unfortunate since it was my …
Remember the Alamo: And Prickly Pear Margaritas
There are a number of reasons I love my Delta SkyMiles credit card, one being the companion certificates I'm issued once a year. When I buy a round-trip ticket for travel within the 48, I can use my companion certificate to get a second round-trip ticket for $99. Good deal! This year, we decided to use the certificate for …
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Travel for Work: Chicago
This has been a busy year for travels-- not that I'm complaining!-- and the Windy City just made the list twice. My first visit was all pleasure for the fourth of July and my birthday, which I recounted here, but the second trip was all, ok, mostly, business. I spent the first five days of the week …
A Different Kind of Journey
I haven't a clue as to how my story will end. But that's all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, you don't conclude that the road has vanished. And how else could we discover the stars? - Nancy Willard This week, my boyfriend and I set off on …
Concerts in Northeast Ohio
Somehow June and July ended up being PACKED with concerts. I dragged the boyfriend along for most of them, and we had a ball. We also got to visit some venues we hadn't been to in a while. She and Him, House of Blues, June 10 I bought my ticket for She and Him a few days after …
Fourth of July On the Road
I make a big deal out of my birthday. I generally expect others to as well. I love having a summer birthday, especially one that's only two days from Independence Day. The weather is usually beautiful, holiday-related parties and activities are usually going on... it's always a good time. This year, the boyfriend was asked …