Happy Thanksgiving from Cracker Barrel This Year
To my fellow Americans – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope that no matter where you are in the world, you’re enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday in some way. Last year I was […]
Peranakan Food – True Blue
Before I take any trip, I basically research it to death. I get tour books and surf the net and watch tv — anything to ensure that I don’t miss […]
You’re Born, You Get Married, You Die – The Peranakan Version
One of the best things about traveling is learning about other cultures. I knew that Singapore was made up of Chinese, Indian and Malay (not Malaysian, as I always thought), […]
Happy Deepavali!
from Little India, Singapore
The Spectacular Singapore Skyline
Forgive me, Cincinnati, but I think I have a new favorite skyline. The Merlion statue spouting water into the Singapore River From Merlion Park, the Esplanade bank and to […]
The Bogus Part of Business Travel
Imagine this: “Julie, can you make it to the staff meeting on November 12th?” “Let me check.” A reasonable pause ensues. “No, I’m in Singapore that week. How about November […]
Buffalo
Since I’m leaving on a business trip today, I thought I’d share this postcard I sent to my co-workers back in 1998. I got to go to Buffalo […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry – or – My Love Affair with Michael Phelps
In addition to visiting the Great Wall of China, I desperately wanted to see the Water Cube where the 2008 Olympic swimming events were held in Beijing. Once I got […]
The Reveal: What Happened at Waverly Hills
As I mentioned in my last post, my husband Mike and I did an overnight stay at Waverly Hills Sanatorium, which, according to the Ghost Hunters TAPS group, is believed […]
Playing TAPS at Waverly Hills
Waverly Hills Sanatorium For those who don’t know, Waverly Hills is considered one of the most active paranormal spots in the country. While it was operational, 63,000 people perished there. […]
