Category: excursions
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I drove my new (used) car more yesterday, visiting friends in L.A., than I've collectively driven any car in the last two years. (cross-country trip excluded). Having to find your way in Los Angeles, capitol of cars, is a great breaking-in for the newly reinitiated to driving. I no longer mind at all that the…
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I have not purchased a new used car. I have adopted it. I'm giving it a better home, I've saved it from a sad situation, am giving it the home it deserves. More on the story later. The story involves family scheming, rainwater, denial, the Land of Lincoln and a stray cat—it's a good one.
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woo-hoo! In less than a week, I'll have wheels!
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I rented a car yesterday to make the trip up to Seattle for an Ikea run. I know, not a good idea on a Saturday–the punters were out in full force for the Swedish meatballs, but it's a rare weekend off and I need more bookshelves (too much Powell's). I had reserved a standard mid-size,…
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My boss said something the other day that I will add to my list of favorite sayings: "You've done a great job wallpapering the bedroom closet, but the fire that started in the kitchen is now in the living room". It's a perfect analogy for the retail business–keep your head down too long on a…
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Downtown Chicago Things I learned on this journey: 1) If you do it your 'self', it's not 'service'. 2) Always, always travel in cashmere. 3) Cell phone use on planes taxing to the gate should be banned. 4) My mattress sucks. 5) No one greets better than a dog.
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Only three days until I'm off to Chicago!
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…a trip out of town did me so much good, am at last seeing images that inspire painting, itchy to pull out brushes and canvas again after so long…
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more gorgeousness at Vancouvers Chinese Gardens.
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Vancouver, BC love, love, love this city!
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