I must say, Internets, summertime is a horrible time for blogging. I will not apologize for my delinquency, however, because I know this to be the very height of rudeness: I read in an etiquette book once that one must never apologize for not responding earlier to a letter, as this implies that one is [...]
The saga that continues. As it is now ancient history, I offer you the highlights:
1. Drying oneself off with Bounty paper towel after a brisk campground shower, having left all of one’s towels at home. This is because one is awesome.
2. Breakfast at Tim Hortons, or, as Cenaida insisted on calling it, “Tom Houghtons.” Doughnuts: [...]
Once upon a time, Cenaida and I embarked on Best Road Trip Ever 2006. This road trip took us down Highway 101, through the redwoods, across the Golden Gate Bridge, to the campus of UC Davis, and past Crater Lake. On the first or second day of this trip, Cenaida expressed her interest in stopping [...]
On the “morning” of Thursday, June 28, Cenaida and I set off on Best Road Trip Ever 2007. First stop: Seattle and Pike Place Market.
Avoidance of exorbitant parking garage prices and a pound of Rainier cherries later, we were on our way to Canada. Incidentally, I just found out that I’m very glad I don’t [...]
Tune in for the rest of the week for posts regarding Best Road Trip Ever 2007.
Featuring:
What Canada Does Right
Canadians Who Are Nice
English to Canadian Translator
Indebted to the Queen
How To Survive a Bear Attack You Make Up in Your Head
The World’s Three Greatest Inventions
I’ll sell you the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge. In [...]
1. I have not been to Canada in 3 years (truth: 7 months)
2. I am not bringing in any weapons (truth: Stephan’s Leatherman in the glove box)
3. I am not afraid of bears (truth: I made Cenaida sleep by the door of the tent so she would be eaten first)
4. That star right there is [...]
