In support of the most soulful city in the whole US of A on this Superbowl weekend – a favorite NOLA memory. For certain personality types, the generous piles of powdered sugar that cover the beignets served at the famous Café du Monde in the French Quarter are one of life’s little temptations that...
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“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” ~Martin Mull The moment I pack my suitcase for a journey, I am perfectly resigned about two things. One – that I will not deprive myself of any gastronomic delight or opportunity to drink champagne while watching a sunset (or sunrise). ...
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I am a big Anthony Bourdain fan. Like a case of nausea, my fervor for him comes in sharp waves. I’m riding a high one now, a result no doubt, of the Travel Channel’s unrelenting pre-season sell-in of “No Reservations”, during which past episodes are drudged out so we can all reacquaint ourselves with...
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We are big fans of the documentary in our house, as our Netflix queue reveals. Having a teenager, we certainly see our share of churned-out, hyped-up Hollywood action flicks, don’t get me wrong. But the movie nights that seem to resonate with us are those spent engaged in lives and issues – some very...
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. So the saying goes. Apparently the travel industry is following suit, and doing a little squeezing of its own for the budget-constrained, on-the-go traveler who doesn’t mind a bit of pre-fab construction. Pop-up hotels have been well, popping-up all over the world for a couple of years...
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I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately. In the last month I’ve sailed on an ocean liner and watched my mom catch her first wave on Waikiki Beach as her surf instructor Panama, who also taught my grandmother to surf, cheered her on from the water. I’ve danced the hula to classic Hawaiian...
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Few things in this world impress me to the point that I am unable to articulate decipherable words. Funnily enough, the two things that come to mind both herald from distinguished British institutions. The first is my husband Stuart and the second is the Centenary Collection from renowned British luggage maker Globe-Trotter. Both examples...
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Jaidev Max Nesse began his life journey Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 1:09 PM. Only the size of a small carry on bag at the moment, weighing 7 lbs 4 oz, his parents, Julie and Jeremy will make sure that his life is a most excellent adventure. No doubt he will be accompanying his...
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Salut, maximillian, Maximillian Nesse, mazeltov, September, Tuesday
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Boy and his Bowls
Serving up my take on life one bowl at a time
Ramshackle Chic
An eclectic state of mind
An Indian Summer