Category Archives: Things

A Weekend in Phoenix

My dad spent the month of April mostly in Frankfurt visiting his mother-in-law and traveling on the weekends. He had wanted me to be able to join him and the wife over there, but it didn’t work out, so he … Continue reading

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Tijuana and Spaetzle

Day Two of couch-hosting and we have decided to not only leave the couch behind, but to travel to another country for the day. With a few hours notice I contacted some of my bilingual friends that may be able … Continue reading

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My First Couch-Hosting Experience

I got a message from Couchsurfing.org with another request for my couch. I’ve had a few over the years since joining in 2009, but for one reason or another my guests never made it. All that would change with a … Continue reading

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Earth Fair San Diego

I wake to a beautifully sunny morning at 6:30 am thanks to Sparky. I enjoy a smoothie for breakfast that consists of kale, broccoli, carrot, parsnip, banana, cinnamon and other ingredients (I’m working on perfecting some recipes) that are healthy and … Continue reading

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Sitting Here

I sit here in this black and gray swivel chair. The heater is on, with a noise my stomach makes when I feel hungry, but is also making a soothing blowing sound, like a giant trying to cool a bowl … Continue reading

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