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Time Travel to Pompeii
You got the feeling that you were seeing a day in the life of Pompeiians, frozen in time, courtesy of Mt. Vesuvius.
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The Colosseum: Lessons No One Ever Taught Us
I was shocked at the level of misinformation I had picked up over the years about this iconic building.
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Exploitation, Greed, and Family Estrangement: The Anatomy of Hatley Castle
Did your cold stone castle make you feel loved?
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Denali Encounters
I have always wanted to lay my eyes on the tallest peak in North America.
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Political Architecture vs. the Architects of Politics
Does this much pomp fit our circumstance?
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Randy Rainbow: What Would We Do Without Him?
If you are on Facebook, and are even the slightest bit liberal, chances are you’ve seen videos by Randy Rainbow. He’s like the Weird Al Yankovic of our time. Not only does he sing much better than Al, but his messages are practically vital for one’s sanity in the Trump era. He shines a light…
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Dance, Dance, Dance
Okay, I confess. One of my guilty pleasures is the show Dancing with the Stars. I just love watching people do something well that I can’t do at all. (Oh, I can boogie with the best of ‘em, but formally dance? Not me. I can’t even walk in heels.) There’s just something so wonderful about…
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Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work
I’m so excited! The above titled StoryCorps book is set to come out on April 19th, and yours truly is going to be on page 17! I don’t financially benefit from the sale of this book at all, but I am honored to be a part of it, because I love being a bridgetender, and…
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A Parade from the Inside Out
One of my coworkers moonlights as a Duckboat Tour operator here in Seattle. I’ve yet to have the opportunity to take one of these tours, but it’s way up there on my to-do list. Just riding in a vehicle that leaves the street then plunges into the water, then later drives back out again, would…
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The Milk of Human Kindness
A couple of years ago I met a musician in the virtual world of Second Life who went by the name of Strum Diesel. He’s a folk/pop/bluegrass artist, and an amazing talent. I started going to all his performances. I love his music. In real life his name is Sean Kagalis, and he often tours.…