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Monthly Archives: July 2011
RTW: Odd Couple — me and LA roomie ‘Felicia’ Ungar
In order to tell the story of how I ended up in the Hollywood Hills, I have to explain how I got there: my temporary roommate. I wanted to finish my RTW trip in L.A. because I felt like visiting … Continue reading
RTW, Hollywood: Slight brush with celebrity above Sunset Strip
How I ended up at a place I’d never been despite a decade of working in L.A. TV news. (It’s a big deal if you’re of a certain age.) A what-am-I-doing-here moment. Details, if you can stand it, coming up.
RTW: An Amtrak ride Northeasterners can only dream about
If you’ve ever been on an Amtrak train anywhere along the route from DC to Boston on a weekday, you know the drill. Crowded, rushed, commuters glued to their laptops and cell phones, working, working, working. Or on the way … Continue reading
RTW: A B&B room’s friendly ghosts
As the saying goes: “If these walls could talk .” They can’t, of course. Or so I thought. Until I stumbled onto something during a stay at a B&B in San Diego. The Little Italy Inn has a long history. … Continue reading
Let’s Paws: Who wouldn’t love this dog?
Wherever I travel, even if it’s from one floor to another at home, I always take time for some creature comfort. I have a soft spot for beasties, especially dogs. I’ll be sharing a special encounter every week, and look … Continue reading
RTW: Peggy Sue’s, an oasis in the desert
You can see it coming a mile away. And dozens of miles after that. Some idiotic joint along the interstate, letting you know well in advance your life will just not be complete if you don’t stop there for whatever … Continue reading
RTW, Vegas: Rue de la Paix (and pay and pay) in Paris
It’s astonishing to me that you can be driving through a place that, if it’s not as hot as hell, comes pretty close. With negligible civilization for hundreds of miles. Then suddenly, springing forth from the same miserable terrain is … Continue reading
RTW: Sizzling Paris
No, not Paris Hilton. She’s far from sizzling, IMO. Fried is more like it. And not the one in France. The one that requires navigating an ocean of desert. In 100-plus temps. My very first trip to Vegas, ever, with … Continue reading