Archive for July, 2009

Trou.

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Early on in the planning stages of our nuptials, Bordeaux and I peeked into a wedding magazine together. It was filled with images of white gowns and bridesmaids—and not much that applied to us. So we

Finding My Groove

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

I have been away from the blog for so long that I am finding it hard to get back into the groove. Since I have been home I have been busy doing errands and things and just being lazy basically. A couple

More Photos of the Antique Car Show in Utica

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Oh, I have more photos! The day– July 5th- in Utica, NY, was perfect. Not too hot, and FINALLY no rain.

I don’t know a car from the best weight loss pills, really. They all look similar to me except

Schumpert Menu Line

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Last fall I posted the number for the Schumpert Hospital Cafeteria Menu.

If you call the number 318-681-4564 you’ll find that this Shreveport Louisiana Medical center (pictured) has a daily menu

Denver Industrial Signs

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

This past weekend I was biking around the north side of downtown. This neighborhood is notably quiet on weekends, void of trucks and the din of daytime activity normally found around warehouses and

The Scenic Route to Vacationing

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Often when someone thinks of vacationing, they often think of taking elaborate flights or cruises to exotic places or tourist attractions. However, there is plenty of scenery that is missed in between

Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

I visited the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. If I had been there a week earlier I would have taken advantage of the free day, sponsored by our friends at Target. Did you know that

Toronto Double-Decker Bus Tours

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

If you want to see the city of Toronto but want to call your own shots, take the Toronto Hop On Hop Off City Tour.  This option combines the knowledge and skill of a professional tour guide with the convenience

The Art of Roasting a Marshmallow

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Roasted marshmallows are a necessary dessert when camping, but proper roasting is an art. There may be some people out there who enjoy the taste and texture of burnt marshmallows. I am not one of those

Making Your Own Outdoor Gear

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Making Your Own Gear

With the prices on outdoor equipment as expensive as they are, along with the fact that not all equipment is as personal as some would like, there are many who’ve turned to