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Starting a Grunge Band in Seattle

In grade school, we were required to learn an instrument and the gracefulness of the flute was calling my name. Apparently, not that loudly, because it was given to the popular girl and all that was left was one lonely clarinet. Nobody wants to be in a cool band with the clarinet girl. Even as an adult, the fantasy of [...]

By | March 16th, 2012|0 Comments

The Strangest Dessert is in Texas

There are not many desserts that I won't eat...and enjoy thoroughly. A tiny bit of something sweet is the perfect finale to every meal. I even keep semi-sweet chocolate baking chips in my freezer, for a quick fix. After having foie gras at Feast Restaurant  in San Antonio, Texas, we [...]

By | March 12th, 2012|0 Comments

“Believe It or Not” Artwork at Ripleys

In college, I took a figure drawing class. Yes. It was the one where nude models pose and everyone giggles for the first half hour of the lesson. Myself included. What I learned from this course, besides that there are some people that I do not need to see naked, [...]

By | March 5th, 2012|0 Comments

A Thank You Letter to Mayflower Park Hotel

Being a business owner, I am fully aware of the unbalanced ratio between good and bad customer letters. Too many people will only correspond with a company when they are harboring a grudge, instead of praising them for their favorable experiences. And that's why I added "Write a Thank You [...]

By | February 29th, 2012|0 Comments

Nasty Hats and Crispy Gators at Dick’s Last Resort

I will admit that I am a snobby restaurant diner. Typically, cheesy gimmicks will not work for me. Neither does a $2.99 grand slam breakfast. And that's why it is ironic that I ended up dining at Dick's Last Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Truly the last resort. I was [...]

By | February 27th, 2012|0 Comments

A Stinky Pig & Fried Pickles in Texas

My next mission, after seeing the Alamo at night, was going to Esquire Tavern on the San Antonio Riverwalk for deep-fried pickles. I had heard about the "frickle", but had never partook. It was time to change that. Though I went to this establishment solely for the dill delicacy, what [...]

By | January 30th, 2012|0 Comments

The Alamo is Nice, But Mission San Jose Rocks

As soon as I landed in San Antonio, Texas I was on a mission.  A mission that involved racing to The Alamo while it was still lit by the night lights and the moon. I heard this was the best way to see it, sans the crowds. I barely dropped the luggage off in the hotel [...]

By | January 27th, 2012|0 Comments

Watching the Salmon Run in Lake Tahoe

Even though Lake Tahoe is only three and a half hours away from my California home, I hadn't been there in over ten years. So, when Peter and I were offered a free cabin for a couple of days there was no way I was turning down this getaway. Free [...]

By | January 9th, 2012|0 Comments

I Won in Las Vegas! At the House of Blues.

I am one of those pseudo gamblers; spending a couple of bucks on the five cent slots, a single $10 bet on red at the roulette table or, when I am feeling extra lucky, I will drop 20 bucks at the Black Jack table. I am the epitome of a "low" roller. [...]

By | December 21st, 2011|0 Comments

8 “People” I Met At Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas

Forget the gambling or late-night partying, when I was in Las Vegas my amusement was going to be posing with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. Yes, that's how I roll. Party animal.  1. Jerry Springer We were greeted at the door by talk show host, Jerry Springer and I was ecstatic that he was wax. [...]

By | December 16th, 2011|0 Comments