THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #85
LOVE: Ridiculous Family Stories: I don’t know very many stories about my mother’s side of the family, which is something that saddens me. Maybe they aren’t storytellers? My father loves to […]
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LUXOR: Life At The Palace
Originally, I had planned to use my last day in Luxor luxuriating around the hotel. It’s a stunning place, in every way, and it has been for well over a hundred […]
LUXOR: Amongst Equals
Rising at dawn is truly a horrific thing. There is nothing good about it and I am forever suspicious of individuals who claim to be morning people. I’ve tried it […]
LUXOR: I’d Be A DAMN Good Tour Guide
I don’t mean to brag or boast, but I often find that my knowledge of things is too overwhelming. I’m not cocky about this when I chat to people, because […]
LUXOR: Stalked
It was so nice to wake up in a palatial room with an excellent bed and clean surroundings. It was like going home. My bedroom in Iowa is inspired by […]
CAIRO: A Change Of Perspective
When I woke up the next day, I was still in a terrible mood. I would have caught the next flight back to America. I’m glad I didn’t. Today proved […]
CAIRO: Leave Me Alone!
There is a psychological disorder known as “Paris Syndrome.” It usually effects Japanese visitors to Paris who are so disappointed by the reality of Paris that it shatters all of […]
PARIS: À La Recherche De Champollion
http://instagram.com/p/p9IQjBg27Y/?modal=true Jessica has a hard time dealing with my allure. People of all genders and walks of life flock to me. My light is so bright that no bushel could […]
Things I Loved / Hated This Week #62
LOVE: The Wendy Williams Show: I don’t know what I’ve been doing not watching this show all my life — it’s phenomenal! Wendy is my new obsession, and I can’t […]
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