Have you seen Whiplash? Remember what J.K. Simmons’ character says about the phrase “Good Job”? I’ll let J.K. tell you, using some colorful adult language, so I can stick with my goal of using all positive language. https://youtu.be/iF3A1cmcPDM I rather enjoyed Whiplash and this scene sums up its theme. Maybe that is how a great artistContinue reading “G is for Good Job”
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Getting rich quick on TV
I used to think Rob and I would kick ass on The Amazing Race. I’m an extremely savvy world traveler and he’s superhumanly athletic. However, I worried that my lack of strength and endurance might hold us back, coupled with the fact that I wouldn’t respond well to several sleep-deprived stressful days in a row.Continue reading “Getting rich quick on TV”
Don’t cry for me, Ipanema
A few months ago, we were watching an episode of the International Sexy Ladies Show (yes we were). This stimulated a discussion about wanting to go to Brazil. I went into full trip-planning mode. February tends to be a glum time for me, so we should go then. Oh, except I’m signed up for aContinue reading “Don’t cry for me, Ipanema”
Ethics test
I just completely forgot what side of the car my gas tank was on. I know this happens to a lot of people. You pull in, get out of the car, and whoops, you’re on the wrong side. I guess my excuse is that I drive another car for work sometimes and its gas tankContinue reading “Ethics test”
Me: 2 / Vancouver: 0
An e-mail regarding a Canadian parking ticket: It seems I was refunded the $45 fee twice, in one $90 check. I am happy to pay the city back … but I live in Washington. To pay back $45, it winds up costing me money, in foreign exchange fees and postage, or the gas in myContinue reading “Me: 2 / Vancouver: 0”
Well played, Nature Conservancy
So a letter arrives in the mail, telling me I have been selected to participate in an important environmental survey and could I just check a few boxes about how concerned I am about global warming and how often do I recycle and do I think nonprofit groups should play an active role in spearheadingContinue reading “Well played, Nature Conservancy”
Rob busts the cons
On the boat to Elephanta, a very helpful fellow warned us not to ask anyone on the island to show us a cave, because they’ll charge us 2,000 rs. Then he sold us a guidebook for 260 rs. He told us it was the guidebook recommended by Lonely Planet. I swear to Shiva, I needContinue reading “Rob busts the cons”
Bombay cab
So, we’ve stopped being so generous with cab drivers. Mostly because we are confused. Our hotel had an airport car service that would have cost 900 rs, but our tour guide had told us it should cost 400-500. Upon arrival in Mumbai (Bombay, whatever), we walked to the cab stand where the dude in chargeContinue reading “Bombay cab”
Global economics
I feel like we’re spending more money on this trip than we could be. We refused to give more than 40 rupees ($1) to the barefoot rickshaw runner, because that’s what we agreed upon. Then, feeling guilty about that, I’ve started overtipping waiters, cab drivers and the houseboat-arranging guy, who probably don’t need the moneyContinue reading “Global economics”
Looking out for me
I just booked a flight from Mumbai to Delhi on the internet. That may have been a trifle hasty on my part. I’ve been emailing a travel agent and I wanted to see if I could get a better price by searching the airlines myself. This particular flight was showing up as 500 rupees forContinue reading “Looking out for me”
Kari Neumeyer 