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 …
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 …
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 …
Desperado
You know what they’ve got on the highway between Seattle and Eugene? Dinosaur rock, that’s what, and plenty of it. And if you are of a certain age, you may find yourself singing along with all the Eagles songs in that one rock block and wondering, also, what the hell was Fleetwood Mac on, anyways? …
Portlandia is Cooler than Seattle. We Hate That.
Heads up! Our travels to Portland, meals, stays, activities and such, were covered by Travel Portland. “We like to make fun of you in Seattle,” I told our indulgent guide. We were standing outside one of Portland’s food card pods eating Bosnian burek, a spinach and feta stuffed pastry. “See, you’re cooler than we are. …