I had a bit of a revelation this weekend. I was cleaning out the storage area in my apartment and noticed something a bit disturbing…I discovered I have an addiction to airline amenities kits. After going through a bunch of empty suitcases and carry on bags, I realize I had saved close to 10 kits from… Read more
It was nearly a year ago I left this…Sad cubicle farmfor THIS…Cherry Blossoms in Kyotoand THIS…Beautiful resorts in Lebanonand THIS…Celebrating with the World at the 2012 Summer OlympicsAnd now, 10 months later, I find myself here…Back in the cubicle again…*Sigh!* When I looked into the future on April 1, 2012 (my escape date) did I see… Read more
Want to recapture your youth and feel like a child again? Simply head to a foreign country, especially one where you don’t speak the language, and you’ll suddenly rediscover the joy of not having any responsibilities. Has anyone else ever experienced this? When you’re at home, you’re clearly a capable adult and you make decisions for yourself… Read more
Two weeks ago I was heading of to Brasil for a few days to just “be” in one of my favorite countries. With the possible exception of England, I have revisited Brasil more than I have any other country. This was my 8th, and God willing, not my last trip to this country that I enjoy… Read more
Nothing, I repeat nothing, is quite like a night at a samba school rehearsal in the weeks leading up to Carnival. You can certainly have a great night at a corner bar or at the most exclusive night club in New York City, but the experience you’ll have at a samba school trumps both of those… Read more
