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Royal Wedding Souvenirs

I loved the Royal Wedding. Princess Diana was a member of my health club and I once gave The Queen a guided tour of Merrill Lynch’s London office. So you can imagine how disappointed I was to not receive an … Continue reading

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The Telephone

I hate the telephone. I never answer it. It is never for me. It is always interrupting something that I am doing, even if I am doing nothing. If I do answer it, I have to chat with people for … Continue reading

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Pillows

There are 49 pillows in our three-bedroom apartment, not including couch or seat cushions and travel neck rolls. That averages to over 16 per person living here. I sleep with two, one of which usually ends up on the floor. … Continue reading

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Spitting Contests

I love attending live sporting events. Anything from a World Cup Final to a local Sunday morning men’s pick-up softball game. My wife says I would watch a spitting contest if I could find one. In fact, I imagine it … Continue reading

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Cooking on Vacation

For several years, we have incorporated cooking classes into our family vacations. Its a great way to interact with the local culture and people, while also yielding tangible memories to bring home in the form of delicious recipes. We all … Continue reading

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