Lulu’s Mother vs. the TSA or How to Get on the No Fly List

September 25th, 2008 at 2:34 pm » Comments (8)

My mother is currently on her way here from Tampa to spend the weekend with her dear, sweet Lulu.  And perhaps her other daughter.  And maybe her grandchildren.  But that’s beside the point.  At the time of this writing, she’s boarding her plane…or at least I think she is.  There’s also a strong possibility that [...]


Is there a Medical Term for Obsessive Travel Planning?

September 16th, 2008 at 3:53 pm » Comments (14)

As my regular readers reader knows, I am an obsessive planner and organizer.  I like time frames, explicit directions, and general, minutia-like detail.  When I travel, I like to know what to expect when I arrive, how I am going to get from Point A to Point B, and what I need to bring along [...]


A Taste of Germany

September 14th, 2008 at 9:24 pm » Comments (5)

So, the count down to my Germany trip has begun!  Actually, it began about 6 months ago, so it hasn’t really begun, per se, just…continued.  Nevertheless, only 24 days to go!!  Is it too early to start packing yet?  Because I totally have…
 
As you can tell, I’m not the least bit excited.  I’m so not [...]


Gustav + Key Lime Pie = The Near Death of Lulu

September 3rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm » Comments (8)

I made it back safe and sound from the Gulf Coast, y’all, with only minutes to spare!  The creamy, delicious key lime pie that I was in the process of devouring almost caused a major dieting dilemma that I was totally not prepared for—I gained 3 pounds!  Which easily could have turned into 5 pounds had [...]