I don't have a special connection with Boston. While I loved the city, I only got to spend less than two full days there, which wasn't nearly enough. But I have friends from Boston and some who still live there. I don't even consider myself a runner, despite running a race every month this year. A … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Boston, Massachusetts
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Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
My college friend Marina and I were chatting over dinner one night on her visit home from Portland, where she was living at the time. We discussed taking a trip to New Orleans since I hadn't been since I was young and she had never been. But as most conversations happen, I quickly forgot. Flash … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
Drinking in New Orleans
Mention New Orleans to anyone and a few words will pop into their heads. Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, open container and debauchery may be just a few. But there is so much more to the city's drinking culture. It's ironic that of the places where you can walk around with an open container of alcohol … [Read more...] about Drinking in New Orleans
My Favorite New Orleans Meals
The heart of New Orleans, and the South in general, is in the food. No trip to the city is complete without indulging in the many tasty dishes, some traditional and others less so. Here are my favorite meals from my weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Beignets, Café du Monde If you've never … [Read more...] about My Favorite New Orleans Meals
Photo Friday: Grandfather Mountain, NC
Although it's still warm here in Georgia, when I first got back from Australia, the whole family went to North Carolina for Sammi's graduation. I bundled up in as much clothing as I could but you could imagine my body's dislike to go from one extreme temperature to the next. Before watching … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Grandfather Mountain, NC