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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
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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
Center Peace
Let’s admit to one of the unspoken axioms of commercial air travel, shall we? When it comes to flying, we do everything we can to avoid sitting next to a stranger. In an open-seating approach like Southwest Airlines, it’s all … Continue reading
A Distant Third (cont.)
Last Tuesday in cycle class, pedaling through the five-minute recovery after an hour of torture, our instructor asked if we’d like a Christmas carol or two from her playlist. The one rider with enough oxygen lashed out vehemently, “NO! It’s … Continue reading
Posted in America, culture, food, holidays, memories, travel
Tagged Black Friday, bonanza, Christmas, Halloween, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Starbucks, Thanksgiving, Williams Sonoma
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The Sweets Life
“Pagina Non Trovata” has the look of an elegant Italian phrase (or an opera title), until translation and context reveal its harsh reality. The phrase means “page not found”, which in my instance referred to a (former) on-line job posting … Continue reading
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Tagged Alitalia, Baskin-Robbins, candy, chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, hazelnut, Italy, Mon Cheri, Nestle, Nutella, piece de resistance, Tic-Tac's
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