I vaguely remember why I began this blog. I was going to go to the Cincinnati Zoo to work as a "Guest Keeper" and I was writing about working at a zoo for my book in progress called you-know-what. (Yes,... Continue Reading →
I don't mind vacuuming. Really I don't. I just didn't know it would be a full-time career. I have a good vacuum cleaner and it's rather soothing to be able to run my Dyson vacuum cleaner around the floor and... Continue Reading →
I'm in Caracas and will be leaving shortly. I had a long day yesterday, flying from Philadephia to San Juan and on to Caracas. Above is a photo of my hotel room. Here's another view: And here is the crushingly... Continue Reading →
I found this fabulous ceramic thing as the Reading Terminal Market. I loved it. I wanted it. It was 189 dollars. I didn't get it. But I named her "Tempest" just the same, as in "Tempest in a Teapot." I... Continue Reading →
I’m a bit tired today. I flew to Columbia and back yesterday, and I’ve been writing a lot. It’s a gray, rainy day; perfect for staying in. It’s also a tad blustery, but nice and cool, so I have the... Continue Reading →
I live in Florida so I’m not referring to shoveling snow, nor am I the proud owner of a herd of cows that needs occasional upkeep. I have shoveled cow manure, but that’s another story. The precipitation we get is... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I had a Flight to San Juan. I had to be at the airport at eight a.m. for a nine a.m. departure. Out to San Juan, sit for a couple of hours and come back. Land about five and... Continue Reading →
My friend Christina Giordano dabbles in producing videos. When I say "dabble," I throw that word around lightly. Christina will spend upwards of 100 hours working on producing videos consisting of photos and video footage of her friends and their... Continue Reading →
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