Home Sweet McHome
This was one of the first posts I ever did, back when I started a blog as a way to tell my family about my sister Lib and my trip to Ireland. It’s only fitting that I repost it this … Continue reading →
View ArticleThese Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: London Edition
Me: “I just got back from a trip to London with my daughters.” Her: “How I envy you – I love London! The art, the architecture, the history…what did you like best?” Me: “Oh, jeez, it’s hard to pick…”...
View ArticleLike Two Ships That Pass In The Park
“Small world!” That’s what we say when we bump into someone unexpectedly, or find out we know the same people. But do you believe it? Is it a small world after all, or is that just a Disney ride with...
View ArticleMaslow’s Hierarchy Of Public Transportation Needs
Behavioral scientists use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a model to explain just about everything in life. The theory goes something like this: a person’s most basic needs must be met (food and...
View ArticleThe Innocent Abroad
Pip, pip, Huzzah! The new, baby royal is here. That’s what we Englandians say when we congratulate our favorite new parents, William and Kate (or as I call them, Billy and Kay-Kay.) I couldn’t be...
View ArticleThe Royal Hatchling Has Flown The Coop
Ace Yank on the Ground Peg-o-Leg reporting live from ground zero, otherwise known as my hotel room, one block from St. Mary’s Hospital. The Royal Eagles and hatchling have flown the coop. Repeat…the...
View ArticleDante’s Inferno To Add Tenth Circle For Jerk-Wad Drivers
You’ve probably read Dante’s Inferno at some time in your life. His classic vision of hell shows the damned reaping what they sowed in descending circles of punishment. Murderers and traitors rightly...
View ArticleResearching Homo Sapiens Vacationus At The Watering Hole
I will soon be heading out for a weekend of intense research at the watering hole that inspired this Freshly Pressed post several years ago. Hope all y’all are having a great summer!...
View ArticleEpic Bloggah Meet-up Sends Maine Spinning Off Into The Atlantic
Yeah. No, really. This happened. And it was every bit as magical as you can imagine, times 5 bazillion. My niece, Kelly, recently moved to Maine. My daughter, Liz, and I made plans to fly out and...
View ArticleWe Go to Ireland
My sister Libby and I boarded a plane for Ireland eight years ago this St. Patrick’s Day. It was definitely a bucket list trip. Our adventure was also the impetus for my first foray into blogging,...
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