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Monthly Archives: January 2012
When it comes to religion, Tebow’s got nuttin’ on this guy
And here I thought Mitch was a sports nut. He’s a Phillie Fanatic. I’m not a Philadelphia fan. He talks to me about the Philadelphia Eagles. See above. And football leaves me numb. He talks to me about football in … Continue reading
‘The Artist’: Go for the dog, stay for the movie
I used to love nothing more than to lose myself at the movies. But there hasn’t been much worth justifying the drive and the price, especially when you can watch at home. And no matter the venue, I’m usually disappointed. … Continue reading
Hey, I’m too young for this. Right?
Deep breath. OK, this falls under the category of it could be a heck of a lot worse. And it means I’m less than perfect. And getting older. Gee, how’d that happen? If Paula Deen can dish about her health … Continue reading
Let’s Paws: She’s the boss
Kind of a rough week here at Planet Lippstone. More on that in a bit. Meantime, meet Nina. We literally ran into her on the street in Lisbon, Portugal, Christmas Day 2011. It was hard not to. She was leading … Continue reading
Posted in Let's Paws: I break for critters
Tagged dogs, Lisbon, Nina Simone, Portugal, travel
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Travel suggestions: Off the beaten path
I’m going to be out of commission for a couple days. Having minor eye surgery. Meanwhile, here are some great travel suggestions if you’d like to try something new and different this year. Courtesy the intrepid Joe Yogerst, a former … Continue reading
TSA finds ‘Cupcakegate’ hard to swallow
Planning on bringing treats — homemade or otherwise — through airport security? The TSA may have something to say about it, depending on how it’s packaged. This incident was dubbed Cupcakegate. I’ve transported Yodels and Ring Dings care packages to … Continue reading
Posted in At the airport, Family, General Travel, How to travel smart, My sista
Tagged airport security, Drake's, TSA, Yodels
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Five ways to tell if your yoga teacher has a clue
Drat. Just sank $70 into a spiffy yoga mat, only to come across this story in the NY Times mag. How yoga can wreck your body. Hey, my body is already wrecked; that’s why I’ve been doing yoga! The piece … Continue reading
The ultimate retreat: A (very) remote monastery
Reposting this story I wrote for The Huffington Post about a year ago. About a — not to get all New Age, but it’s true — magical place that got me to that natural high when yoga and meditation just … Continue reading
Let’s Paws: Boneland Security
“Princess” waiting for that doggone security to end so the royal treatment can resume. Newark Liberty International Airport, Christmas Eve, 2011
Posted in Let's Paws: I break for critters, Pet travel
Tagged Newark Airport, NJ, Pet Travel
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A not-so-little scrape with our European rental car
OK, now that I’m back from the Azores, it can be told: Instead of enjoying myself, this is how I spent part of my precious last day there. At a Mazda body shop. You shouldn’t know from it. I never … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Family, My father's daughter, My sista, Renting cars abroad
Tagged Azores, Portugal, rental cars abroad, travel
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