The Particular Chaos of Las Vegas Casino Carpets
Some in between my first trip to Las Vegas and right before my last, I came across this article (or some variation of it). I was already ALL TOO AWARE […]
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Things I lost in Las Vegas
1. Dignity 2. The contents of my stomach (#1 and #2 are related) 3. $300, at a rate of $20 every 5 minutes (#1 and #3 are related)* 4. All […]
The Portland Japanese Garden
Here, miles from Japan I stand as if warmed by the Spring sunshine of home. Visiting the Portland Japanese Garden was the closest I’ve been to Japan since I rode […]
The Dream of the ’90s, or, “A Trip to Portland, OR”
“You should move to Portland!” So exclaims my best friend and Portland’s newest resident, Kelly, while we feast upon happy hour bites and strawberry pomegranate margaritas, at Portland City Grill. […]
Santa Claus: Greatest Traveler of All Time? (and Other Thoughts on Christmastime)
It’s time to pay homage to perhaps the greatest traveler of all time. When the sun sets Saturday, he will defy the laws and illogic of TSA and make his […]
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