Category Archives for Travel
Empire State of mind
I visited college friends in New York at the end of last month — my first real vacation (not tied to work or family obligations) in a year. I had a few must-do’s but I left the weekend up to … Continue reading
Loneliness and resurrection
Get ready because we’re going on a journey in this post. Yesterday I a friend sent me a post about crying in public, about how the fast-paced rhythm of the city shrouds yet magnifies our most private emotions from others. Melissa … Continue reading
The birthday binge
My birthdays tend to be fairly low-key, but I always find a way to make them special. This year, I planned to celebrate my birthday and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I requested days off back in August with every … Continue reading
Riding the lift with my sister
All the Rosie O’Donnell fans out there will get the reference. The rest of you — don’t worry about it. Worst. Movie. Ever. I did ride the lift with my sister several times last weekend on a last-minute trip to … Continue reading
Holidaze
Has it really been more than a week since Christmas? Clint checks the turkey. It was done. [Dec. 25] Christmas truly has become a season for me, beginning the day after Thanksgiving when I buy and wrap 90 percent of … Continue reading