OK, so we agree air travel simply isn't what it used to be. Sorry if I'm showing my age but when I was traveling for corporate America I traveled a lot, and fortunately my employer always flew me Business Class. Didn't matter if I flew early morning or late at night, it was always full … Continue reading Travel Hacks: Bring Protein
So much for me feeling smarter than the rest of the world. This has always been a flaw of mine. So I do all of this research on Scotland, where to go, where to stay, what to eat, where to hike, and what to wear. Ahaa, what to wear, there's the rub. We're going to … Continue reading The Laundromat in Bathing Suits – Seventh Scotland Blog
I know most of you are cringing and are waiting for some horrific story. But nah, nah, nah. Sorry to deny you. This happened today. Learnings: occasionally (best during lunch because they are less busy) drop in to a store to check with your mobile phone provider. You might be able to get a better … Continue reading A Trip to AT&T
At one point in my career, I had a very special opportunity to work in Germany. It was only a few weeks at a time over the course of a few years, but it really opened my eyes to how different the Germans are from we Americans in their approach to the whole working environment. … Continue reading Working in Germany
When we were first married we took a road trip to Wisconsin to meet Laura's relatives. We drove out in our used Honda Accord. We got near Mankato MN and the car started pouring smoke out of the exhaust. We went, "Oh shit!" and tried to find a Honda dealer to diagnose and fix what … Continue reading Limberger Cheese
I suppose all of us, as we were growing up, had likes and severe dislikes of food. For me, breakfast was a non-issue, cereal. Who doesn't like surgery bowls of corn flakes, especially if you had a banana. Lunch, a no brainer, bologna sandwich. My bologna has a first name it's Oscar, my bologna has … Continue reading Stressless Dining with Children
Since I'm moving to Sellwood soon. I'm trying to explore a few of the really great food places there. It's an amazing little neighborhood and there's lots of great spots. One of my favorite pubs, Muddy Rudder is there. There's also a Killer Burger within walking distance of my condo. Which, is just downright dangerous. … Continue reading Exploring Sellwood: Grand Central Bakery
I wrote recently about Tito's Burrito. It reminded me that there are a lot of great food options really close to Portland State University. If I'm really hungry I hit up Tito's because they really pile on the food. If I'm not that hungry, or want to eat healthier, I go to Best Baguette. Best … Continue reading Best Baguette
Pretty soon I'll be moving from my old haunt in South West Portland to a new, much nicer place right next to the river in the South East. I'm really excited about it. But it also means I have to do what I can to write about all of the great places to eat near … Continue reading Elephant’s on Corbett
Seemingly, every state has it's own proprietary fast food chain that they hold in regard higher than any other. In Texas, Whataburger is sacred. In California, In & Out is the institution to which all other burger joints are unfavorably compared. Oregon has one too, it's called Burgerville. Also, since I live in Oregon I … Continue reading Burgerville
