Ok so where were we? Oh yes. The last time we convened I was marooned in a foreign city without my luggage. Just another typikel adventure. As I shared in that vignette, my airline customer service rep didn't have much chit-chat in him. With multiple flights cancelled that snowy … [Read more...] about Lost and Found
New York Times
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I'm sorry to add it wasn't New York times. Allow me to fill you in. The game plan was for a week in New York. I've not been there except for a brief one day visit when I was 8. All I remember was a gigantic billboard boasting … [Read more...] about New York Times
Olympic Valentine’s Day Treat
This Friday is very special. Not only is it Valentine's Day but it's also Day Seven of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. I must confess that since the Opening Ceremonies I've not done much, other than watch the games on tv. So much fun. So much history in the making. And like most … [Read more...] about Olympic Valentine’s Day Treat
Olympic Fever 24/7
Excuse me? Our athletes have won medals while I've been sleeping? The must have Olympic souvenirs can't be acquired 24/7 and those pertinent hockey games are now being played at dawn my time? Good heavens. I'd quite forgotten how things are so very different when the Olympics … [Read more...] about Olympic Fever 24/7
An Olympic Experience
I want to tell you that nothing can prepare you for the marvel of having the Olympics hosted in your own city. Nothing. Regardless of whether you are a fan or not. Besides the alarming construction of new buildings, the first clue that changes are afoot is the transformation of … [Read more...] about An Olympic Experience