What does it mean to be the epitome of the American melting pot, to the point of being a random hodgepodge of much of Western Europe? I’m a mutt—in some part German, Italian, Irish, Austrian, Polish, Russian, and thanks to some drunken friends in Norway, an honorary Scandinavian.
Bangkok was a whirlwind and, unfortunately, although we saw a lot, we left a lot unseen. Some things we just ran out of time to see
admin on January 14th 2010 in Travel
An emerging purple sunrise lit my rearview mirror as I drove west in silence. We like to leave early for our family road trips, and we usually have a rule that no one is allowed to talk until 7 a.m
Think family vacation — on steroids. Think every kind of food you and the kids could want 24-7 and entertainment and activity for all ages at all hours.
This was our first adoption trip to China. As you might notice, there are only tourist photos, none really directly related to the adoption.
admin on December 29th 2009 in Travel
President Obama has ordered a review of security screening processes after Friday’s botched terror attack on a U.S. airliner, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Sunday.
When Lauren and I visited my parents over Labor Day weekend, we made it a point to go to Morrison’s Drive-Inn.
admin on December 23rd 2009 in Travel
As of tomorrow, we are off to the midwest for the whirlwind tour of three families and two holidays. My goal is to not be online if I can help it. Please enjoy my last couple posts and tons of pics in the meantime Happy holidays (whatever ones you like) to all of you!
admin on December 23rd 2009 in Travel
We are supposed to be in Chicago right now, enjoying Christmas in the city. But we are in Michigan instead. Why? I’ll tell you why. The weathermen have been predicting snow, rain, freezing rain, sleet and rabid monkeys.