Author Archives: fast eddie

The King of King’s Road (2)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by fast eddie

(continued from The King of King’s Road) At first no one seemed to notice. Early morning commuters walked briskly towards the tube with their eyes down. Yummy mummies pushed their prams purposefully and glanced away. Slender ladies laden with designer … Continue reading →

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Whose is Whose?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by fast eddie

People love lists and quizzes. Here is a list of stuff that belongs to either me or my wife (I can’t write about her, but what about her stuff?). Can you guess whose is whose? Onion goggles, A beer mug … Continue reading →

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Beaches

Posted on June 23, 2011 by fast eddie

My wife and I love the beach. A beach somewhere has been at the center of many special memories. Here are some of my favorites. Tell us about some of yours. The Hamptons: We have a house in Bridgehampton that we love … Continue reading →

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Buying Books

Posted on June 22, 2011 by fast eddie

It is so much easier to buy books than to read them. I have already resigned myself to the reality that I’ve bought more books than I can possibly ever read (see Turning Fifty Redux). But I can’t stop buying them. I … Continue reading →

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Loyalty Programs

Posted on June 21, 2011 by fast eddie

I am a sucker for loyalty programs. I love collecting points. I choose hotels (Starwood), airlines (BA, Southwest), rental cars (Hertz), restaurants (Nando’s, The Palm), movie theatres (Odeon, Regal), grocery stores (Sainsbury), coffee (Cafe Nero), and vitamins (GNC) in order to earn more points.  I get … Continue reading →

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