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If you were guaranteed an honest response, what would you ask?
Today’s post inspired by the latest from plinky Given the present circumstance here are a few questions that I have asked recently: a. Can I order Shish-kabobs to go? b. Can you tell me where the “water closet” is? c. Which bus should I get on? There will be be more questions today – and…
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Weighty Crossings – More Bags Please!
You don’t have to be a friendly Turkish salesman to point out that we traveled with too much luggage to carry by hand from one side of Istanbul to the other. That did not stop the friendly individual from giving the advise – and we enjoyed the laugh with him all the same. Long story…
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Ancient Wall
Ginger and I sat across from this Hadrianapolis wall while enjoying the short and sweet life of a chocolate popsicle. How long has this wall been there? Many of the “newer” buildings are between the 15th and 19th centuries… it is apparent this one is quite a bit earlier than those. A border town near…
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Island Time – Throw Haiti a Blanket?
Today I had the rare privilege of hearing the latest broadcast episode of This American Life. While rushing to get home after running some errands I hurried through one last stop so I could get back in the car and hear the rest of the story. The team over at This American Life broadcast go…
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Delicious Tunes – Sweet Eats
There is nothing quite like a good piece of music to go along with the perfectly prepared corned beef. (Easter with Aunt Beth and Uncle Mike was superb!!) Toward the end of the afternoon we were introduced to an amazing instrument – Aunt Beth’s Harp. Whoa! 1 minute of listening to this harp and you…
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