On Saying No to Press Trips

I recently received what I thought was an invitation for a press trip to Israel. It turned out to be an invitation to apply for a spot in the trip. (Take note, PR folks, and remember to be clear in your language when you send out invitations.) It was a curious little invite, written by …


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The Sunday Penguin

In case you’re curious about how they sound. And as always, TravelWild sponsored my trip.

The Carnival of Cities

What’s this about? It’s the Carnival of Cities, of course! Started by my pal Sheila Scarborough, this round up of links gives you the chance to meet some new bloggers, to see what other folks see when they’re out in the world. If you’d like to participate, you can learn more here. “The vibrancy of …


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Finders, Weepers

Osama wasn’t in my backpack full of photography gear in the Dallas-Fort Worth domestic terminal. The TSA agent was unflinchingly polite, but all the same, I was irritated when she pawed through my bag. I’d just arrived from Santiago, Chile. I’d been in the airport for an hour or so, that time spent in customs …


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Where’s the Nerd?

Blah blah blah, don’t you hate it when people tell you how busy they are? Like you’re not, like you’re just sitting on the couch watching reruns of The Golden Girls and eating cookies. I know you’re busy, which is why I’m surprised you make any time at all to read Nerd’s Eye View. And …


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