Mistaken for a Fairy Queen

As I look back on my life and travel adventures, I realize there have been some very special moments. Those moments encompass feelings and sometimes a few friends. A culmination of moments in Ireland that may seem silly to most people can have such meaning for me. One night in Dublin our group dressed up [...]

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2009 Comunicano Double AA Cuvee

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Travel isn’t just about the adventure of the journey for me, it’s also about the people I meet along the way, and the moments that make the experience. Last week in Las Vegas, a few friends invited me to watch the travesty that was the BCS National Championship game. I proudly showed up to the [...]

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An Awakening in Vegas

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I’ve been in a funk for a few years now, ever since I was first diagnosed with a brain tumor. I walked out of the doctor’s office that day in shock, holding it together until I sat in my car in the parking lot. And I cried. Not just a little cry, but the kind [...]

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CES 2012 Coverage: Arriving in Las Vegas

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The International Consumer Electronics Show is the largest electronics show in the world. I’ve been looking forward to this event all year, and I’m finally here! I’ll be searching for new mobile technology for travelers, and because I’m also selfish I’ll be checking out the new televisions coming to the market, home entertainment, and appliances. [...]

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Easy King Cake Recipe

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I looked online for an easy king cake recipe because I’m not one of those from-scratch kind of people. What I found wasn’t remotely close to what a King Cake is. One of the recipes even called for raisins. This ain’t fruitcake people. I couldn’t find what I was looking for online, so I scrounged [...]

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2012 The Year of the B-word {or Thank you for making me feel like crap}

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I’ve had enough. I mean I’ve really had enough of people’s bullshit. The straw that broke the camel’s back came in the form of an email this morning telling me I wasn’t qualified to attend an event THAT I WAS INVITED TO! I’m sorry that I am a RESPONSIBLE parent and hold a full time [...]

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