I love toys, I especially love science toys, magnets, robots, rockets anything like that makes me happy, so I love it when I find a place that carries this stuff, big toy stores and department stores don’t usually have the… Read More ›
Friends
What the hell is that? Mystery objects!
Our good friend, Jeff Wagg, runs a fun thing called the “College of Curiosity“. It’s a web site, it’s a travel tour group, it’s a yearly meeting for the curious. Jeff’s friends, and friends of the College of Curiosity, have… Read More ›
Market Day in Uzes, France
When I was in Provence a few years back with some of my friends, we stayed in a little village that is outside the larger town of Uzes. It was about 10 minutes down the road, so we ended up… Read More ›
Finding my Way in London
I arrived in London yesterday morning, and spent a couple hours getting into Paddington via the Heathrow Express, transferring to Victoria, and finding a Luggage Lost service to store my carry-on for a few hours (it’s near Platform 7 and… Read More ›
London Bridge is Falling Down
OK, not really. It was replaced with a sturdy structure, devoid of personality. I’m off to London this week for a visit. I have a friend who is working there for a few months, complete with company-provided digs, so I’ll… Read More ›
Hashing in Papua New Guinea
What is Hashing, you may well ask? Well, Hashing, or being part of the Hash House Harriers, is a fun activity best described as a drinking club with a running (or a walking) problem. Started in the mid-30’s in Malaysia… Read More ›
Magic Hands – Watching the Amaz!ng James Randi
One of the trips Kitty, Jeff, and I took a few years ago (organized by Jeff, of course) was a short trip along the Pacific coast of Mexico. As many cruises do, there was a formal night. Our group typically… Read More ›
How to Say “NO” to a Rapist (1970’s mis-education)
When I was in Middle School I was not the most athletic of children. You can imagine how happy I was to arrive at gym class (or as I liked to call is “future topics for discussion with my… Read More ›
Wool Weekend New Hampshire
It’s almost time for WOOL WEEKEND! The official name is the “Wool Arts Tour” but for the past 5 years I’ve just called it “wool weekend.” Locations in the general area of my lake cabin host vendors of wool, and… Read More ›
Om Nom Nom! Ice Cream in Chinatown
I live in just outside of New York City and frequently go into the city for fun. I have lots of favorite places to go and places to eat. One of these is the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory at 65… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 