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Deutschland-ish Improvements
My wife and I are slowly remodeling our house, a room at a time. First, we took a big plunge and overhauled the kitchen. Then we gutted the master bath. Now we’re thinking about a large deck with indoor/outdoor spaces. … Continue reading
Posted in culture, food, memories, travel
Tagged Amsterdam, brazen, castle, cathedral, Germany, Kinderdijk, lock, Netherlands, Rhine, Switzerland, windmill
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Snacks, Snooze, Repeat
My wife and I are adjusting our sleep schedules several days ahead of an upcoming trip to Europe. The first night we went to bed an hour earlier than usual, the next night two hours earlier, and so on. Our … Continue reading
Posted in culture, food, technology, travel
Tagged 5-Hour Energy Shots, jet lag, Nestle Goodnight, Nightfood, ploy, sleep, Som Sleep
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It’s All in the Cards
Back in the Boy Scouts, my troop-mates and I memorized statements designed to make us better young men. The Boy Scout motto was, “Be Prepared”. The Scout slogan: “Do a Good Turn Daily” (help others). The Scout oath – several … Continue reading
Posted in America, culture, technology, travel
Tagged American Airlines, Aspen, Boy Scouts, Costco, customer loyalty program, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Marriott, Mosse Pottery, ploy, Starbucks, Starwood, Westin
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Slipping Away
Every time we travel to California – this past weekend, for example – I have to be reminded about their statewide ban on single-use plastic carryout bags. You think I’d remember – Cali put the kibosh on the bags three … Continue reading
Posted in America, culture, food, technology, travel
Tagged Apple, California, credit card, kibosh, restaurant, Square, Visa
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Clothes Shrink
On our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife and I crossed the Atlantic for an unforgettable first trip to Ireland. We wanted a few keepsakes to bring back with us, so we shopped carefully as we went about our travels. She … Continue reading
Putting the Kettle On
Kacey Musgraves is a blossoming country music artist whose recent album “Golden Hour” will compete with heavy-hitters at this year’s Grammy Awards for Album of the Year. She’s released only four albums (through major labels), so the nomination is remarkable. … Continue reading
