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This Tastes… Peculiar

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Being a fat kid, the meals here have been interesting compared to the normal fare.  As soon as the group sits down and we order drinks, the next 10 minutes of conversation go something like this: “Has anyone had ______? … Continue reading →

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EmmaLee: A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

Dearest EmmaLee, Happy birthday and welcome to the planet!  This place doesn’t always make sense and I’m sure you’ll know that firsthand as you grow. The beauty of it all is that senselessness can lead to unimaginable magic. Your future … Continue reading →

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A Little Less Reality

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

Rarely does my life model a reality television show, and for that, I am grateful.  Shows like Jersey Shore and Real World have provided me with a baseline of behaviors in which it would be appropriate for me to request … Continue reading →

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Dancing, African style

Posted on December 9, 2012 by admin

Surviving traffic in Lagos is always a cause for celebration. We celebrated by going to a Christmas party.  In fact, we showered and away we went. We don’t believe in jet lag. The party was, by far, one of the … Continue reading →

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Fly Me Away

Posted on December 8, 2012 by admin

“Everything has changed. The flying changed. The airports  have changed.” – Eydie Gorme Ordinarily there isn’t much to say about airports. If you’ve been to one, you’ve been to them all. Sure, some are a bit eccentric (Detroit with the … Continue reading →

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1,400 miles

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

It’s about 1,400 miles from Houston to Cleveland. Now, The Hubs and I have a pretty strong marriage overall. I mean, it’s been a year and we’re still talking to each other! That’s pretty good. However, let it be known … Continue reading →

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Movin’ on Up

Posted on December 3, 2012 by admin

Certainly an update is necessary. Here’s our big news: We’re moving to Nigeria! The Hubs had an opportunity to relocate with his job, and the offer was just too good to pass up.  As it stands, we may be there … Continue reading →

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Step Class Made Me Cry

Posted on June 18, 2012 by admin

Have you ever tried to learn a second language? I’ve attempted a few and while I may have vaguely mastered English, I never succeeded in any other tongues. But, I do remember the feeling where you know a few words … Continue reading →

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Crap, crap, crap

Posted on April 28, 2012 by admin

Okay, so I knew I forgot to do something! I forgot to write anything for four months. Yeah.. So here is the Reader’s Digest version of life so far (By the way, “Reader’s Digest version” means nothing to kids nowadays. … Continue reading →

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The Mall? At Christmas??

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

Houston is the fourth largest city in America… Some of you may not have the distinct pleasure of shopping at a downtown mall just a few days before Christmas. In my naive state, I thought that because it was mid-workday, the mall wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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