Monthly Archives: April 2012

Turkey Vulture Stalking

I feel like I am jinxing myself here, but I am going to say it anyway: I *might* make it home in the next few days. I know, exciting stuff. Last night as I was getting ready for my run, … Continue reading

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Stranded

A mix up with my travel documents has left me stranded (did I mention what bad luck I have with air travel???), and as Zen as I am trying to be about this situation, I am a little stressed. My … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Through

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Poetry I Love: Fears of Zero

Since watching the new Muppet movie last week, I have been on a major Muppet Show kick.  Season two is keeping me company right now, and I am loving the Poe-flavor of the Fears of Zero skit. Fears of Zero Jerry Juhl … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Journey

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Raw

I am an east coast native I can destroy a steamed crab in about 30 seconds Until last night, I had never eaten a raw oyster If you think I look nervous, thats because I am.  I am about to … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Unusual

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Books I’m Reading: Desert Flower

I just finished reading Waris  Dirie’s story of her nomadic childhood in Somalia, escape to London, and eventual career as a runway model in New York.  It was fantastic and heartbreaking. She gives a graphic description of the Female Genital … Continue reading

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2012 Resolutions Check-In (March)

I am going to keep this short: the entire month of March was a Total Fail 1.) Do something about the fact that I barely speak any Italian, despite having lived in Italy for over two years. Fail 2.) Finally … Continue reading

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White Peacock and other strange birds

I am not a huge fan of birds (except for owls and peacocks, I love those guys).  Don’t get me wrong, I love hearing them chirping outside my window, and they are very pretty, but that is where it ends. … Continue reading

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