I don’t know what all the guidebooks mean when they say you can’t prepare yourself for India, that it won’t be at all what you think. It’s exactly like I thought it would be. Not that I expected I would leave behind the baggie with my underwear in it and have to buy six pairsContinue reading “Having a wonderful time, wish you were here”
Author Archives: Kari Neumeyer
Jimmy Carter’s there. How dangerous could it be?
We leave Thursday for Kathmandu. The same day as elections that have stirred up some violence in Nepal’s capital. But we don’t actually get there until Saturday … so it’s hard to know before we get on the plane what to expect when we arrive. I’ve been reading Nepal News, “News from Nepal as itContinue reading “Jimmy Carter’s there. How dangerous could it be?”
Unconstitutional
I feel compelled to tell you, Internet, that the strategy of defending a speeding ticket by questioning the testing of the radar, calibration of the tuning forks, etc., isn’t foolproof. The first chink in your armor will come when the officer actually shows up. It doesn’t help if the judge then calls your case first,Continue reading “Unconstitutional”
The Good Girl’s Guide to MMA
Now, I don’t want to drop names or anything, especially since I doubt a single one of my readers has any idea who these people are, but Rob and I have trained with the two dudes who battled it out for San Jose on Saturday night. Here I am with Cung Le, who broke FrankContinue reading “The Good Girl’s Guide to MMA”
Connections
I planned to write about my perspective on Mixed Martial Arts today, but I’m not as revved up about it this morning in my office as I was Saturday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., watching a mentor of Rob’s getting his arm broken. It was awesome. I’ll get there. Instead, let’sContinue reading “Connections”
Who’s the biggest loser now?
With Nothing But Bonfires coming clean about her trashy reality show addiction, I thought I’d throw out some thoughts about my own. Today’s topic: The Biggest Loser. Note: It is not possible to enjoy this show without TiVo, because there is so much damn recap after every commercial break. And then they give you allContinue reading “Who’s the biggest loser now?”
More adventures in traffic court
My trial isn’t for another two weeks, but I went to traffic court this morning to see what it’s like at contested hearings. Surprise, it’s not much different than the mitigation hearings. No police officers were there to testify and there was no prosecutor. Two lucky dogs had their cases dismissed because of court/police error.Continue reading “More adventures in traffic court”
Don’t worry about a thing
KATHMANDU, March 14 (Xinhua) – Security officials of India and Nepal Friday decided to tighten security along the Indo-Nepal border in view of April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. In a meeting between Nepali and Indian security officials held Friday, both sides agreed to install additional barriers and pickets and post more armed security personnelContinue reading “Don’t worry about a thing”
Genius (in France)
The Internet suggests that one cover up the brand name on one’s expensive electronic devices to deter thieves while traveling in India. For example, if one were to take a Nikon D50 on such a trip, she should buy some black electrical tape and cover all the places where it says “Nikon.” ‘Cus maybe theContinue reading “Genius (in France)”
I know what you’re thinking
You’re thinking, “I’ve seen pictures of your dog running in your backyard already. Do I really need to see more?” Yes, you do. Because these were taken with my new telephoto lens. And you haven’t seen her run in circles and jump over a fallen tree in my backyard, have you? So look at these.
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