Back in the late '80's when I was a newbie sales rep for a major cruise line, I flew to San Antonio. When I got off of the plane, I went to the rest room. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Beautiful Ruins A Novel by Jess Walter
In 1997, Mr. Walter and his wife took a trip to Italy and visited the Cinque Terre region. He says he was blown away by the beauty and how “evocative” it was. … [Read more...]
Danged Squirrels and Hard German Noggins…
The continual skirmishes between the owner of a bird feeder and the ever resourceful, ingenious squirrel sometimes makes you just want to give in. You can … [Read more...]
A Russian trilogy by Tom Rob Smith
Child 44 Published 2008 The Secret Speech Published 2009 Agent 6 Published 2011For those of the baby boom age, remember when we did drills in case of a nuclear … [Read more...]
Quirky Hotel Locations, Odd Pin Ups and Helpful Travel Gear
When I traveled to Istanbul in 1996, I had heard that a new Four Seasons Hotel had recently opened...at the site of an old prison. The hotel is built … [Read more...]
Crypts, Mummies and Bones…Sightseeing the Italian Way
I don't know why certain cultures or religions love their bones but the Italians sure do. I remember my first trip to Rome in 1978, I think it was, and … [Read more...]
Warmed Toilet Seats, Old Coins and Cheaters…
If you've not been to Ephesus, Turkey, it is one spot you need to experience. Started as a city in 550BC by the Greeks and then dominated by the Romans, … [Read more...]
Song List for The Fifty Shades Trilogy
I should have included this in my last post. These lists are from EL James' website:Fifty Shades of Grey:Lakmé (Act I): Flower Duet- Alain Lombard, Mady … [Read more...]
Kinky F**kery: My Book Review on The Fifty Shades Trilogy
I was at my allergist’s office waiting for the time to pass after I had gotten my allergy shots. Since I was getting ready to go on vacation and looking for … [Read more...]
Hostile Cab Drivers,Helpful Locals and Mark Twain
We all have stories to tell of hostile cab drivers whether NYC, Hong Kong or ISTANBUL. My girlfriend and I decided to head directly to the Grand Bazaar … [Read more...]
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