Remember the “doody” scene in the movie “Caddyshack” when some kid yells “doodie!!” Ted Night makes Bill Murray drain the swimming pool? Why am I asking this, you wonder? Let me back up a bit. About 2 years ago, a group of 8 friends started a “Dinner And A Movie” … Continue reading
“Julie, do you remember Beverly Barlow?” My Mom asked when she called to wish me Bon Voyage on my upcoming trip to Norway. It was more of a statement than a question. “Mary George’s niece, from Louisville. Remember her?” The name was familiar, and I vaguely recollected a freckle-faced red … Continue reading
Last night a couple of friends and I went to the first annual “Meet, Plan, Go” event at REI in Atlanta. These sessions were being held simultaneously in 13 cities around North America. The intended purpose for MPG is to encourage people (especially Americans, who get notoriously little time off … Continue reading
Airport security in Oslo, Norway has pulled my backpack off the belt and re-scanned it three times now. Security Woman: “Ecksluter skala ut?” (Or something along those lines) Me: “Huh?” Security screener makes direct eye contact with me. Security: “Luftputebåten min er full av ål?” Oh, they must want to … Continue reading
As promised in my last blog, here are some of my tips and tricks of packing for that upcoming trip, whether it is a long weekend away or a multi-week international adventure. Many of these tips you may already know. Some may sound silly, but this is what I have … Continue reading
In a matter of days, HK and I will be on a flight headed to Norway. This is our first trip to Scandinavia, so we’re excited to see a different part of the world. We chose Norway as a result of my research for an article on my European Travel … Continue reading
When I first learned that the book “Eat, Pray, Love” was being made into a movie, I was soooo not interested. However, my reasons for actually dishing out $7.50 for the matinee price to see it were threefold: 1. I wanted some “girl time” w/ my friend, and it was … Continue reading
In 2 short weeks HK and I will be on our way to Norway, and I’m telling you, it can’t come soon enough! Here in Atlanta it has been in the 90’s for months already, and frankly, I am totally over the heat! Last summer we spent 2 months in … Continue reading
Last weekend I went home to celebrate a major milestone in the lives of my parents–their 60th wedding anniversary! Can you imagine being with one person that long? My brother Jim, HK and I had planned a private little celebration up at their lake house with good food and champagne. … Continue reading
So, you may know by now that I rescued a little doggy that I named Chance about 2 months ago. He has been a delight, for the most part. After he was cured of his skin infection and his hair grew back he finally looks like he is supposed to–a … Continue reading