My job sometimes requires me to travel into small, remote towns, where there are not many stores or restaurants, but there may be a very large number of people working because of the boom in industry that’s going on. Work… Read More ›
Travel
Free Truck, slightly used
Hiking near Lake Franklin Pierce is always lovely. The roads are dirt, and shady. Cars are few, but there is one truck I am always happy to see. No one quite knows when this truck was left in the woods…. Read More ›
Frog City, USA
Last week, I was driving across southern Louisiana between New Orleans and Houston on I-10, and pulled off at a random exit for a pit stop and refreshments. As I turned into the Dairy Queen parking lot, a giant metal… Read More ›
Mother’s Restaurant in New Orleans
I first ate at Mother‘s in New Orleans about 20 years ago. My ex and I were on a weekend trip with another couple, looking for some lunch, and were directed to this place for some good local food. The… Read More ›
An American Teen at Versailles
More on the “Blood and Guts” tour: Another site that is high on the bucket list of Parisian must-see places is the Palace of Versailles. While visiting an enormous building filled with paintings and gilt furniture might not seem related… Read More ›
Pho Tai and Chicken Fried Steak
I’m sitting in a small restaurant, located in a strip shopping center at the edge of Conroe, Texas. It’s a family-owned place, clean but sparsely decorated. I’m not sure what the theme is supposed to be. There are paintings of… Read More ›
Martin Gardner’s Desk: A humble desk, generations of genius
When is a desk something more than just a desk? I recently had the honor of touching a writing desk with a history. This desk was given to the prolific and talented writer Martin Gardner when he was a young… Read More ›
The Blood and Guts Tour – Part 1: France
A few years ago, I decided to take my sons on an educational trip of Paris. Okay, I like Paris – the cafes, the food, the architecture – but I knew it was important to get them out of their… Read More ›
She’s so picky she’s probably waiting for a man with a “Warp Drive” zipper…
(Note: I had nothing to do with this blog post. -GG) The incredibly lovely and intelligent woman I share this blog with, Geek Goddess, is single. She doesn’t mind, she has a very busy and successful career. She goes on… Read More ›
Taquerias – Fine Dining in the Oil Field
In my quest to find the perfect authentic Mexican taco, I was directed to a small place located near my office, called Taqueria El Dorado. It’s in a crappy little strip, next to a pawn shop, a couple closed-up storefronts,… Read More ›
