Edinburgh – Canongate
First week in Edinburgh After being delayed over a year because of the pandemic, I have finally made it to Edinburgh! Due to jetlag and… Read More »Edinburgh – Canongate
General musings
Call Me Ishmael – Redux
In which life imitates art What? You thought you’d get away without any further references to Moby Dick? I have previously quoted the novel’s famous… Read More »Call Me Ishmael – Redux
Travel Diary, Pt. 4
Day 3-4: Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode IslandThe weary traveler finally arrives 0800: A night of fitful sleep brings a lackluster omelette for breakfast.… Read More »Travel Diary, Pt. 4
Travel Diary, Pt. 3
Day 2: Minnesota and Wisconsin In which our protagonist encounters life challenges 0830: A beautiful, if grey, day in the land of a thousand lakes.… Read More »Travel Diary, Pt. 3
Travel Diary, Pt. 2
Day 1: Montana and North Dakota Our intrepid traveler broadens their horizons. 0730: According to Wikipedia, federal regulations specify when and how trains should sound… Read More »Travel Diary, Pt. 2
Travel Diary, Part 1
Unfortunately, I did not have wifi for the Seattle to Chicago leg of my trip (heck, I barely had cell service), so I wasn’t able… Read More »Travel Diary, Part 1
Call Me Ishmael
[TL;DR: Anonymity is important.] Those who know me probably just groaned out loud, and maybe even slapped your foreheads; you all know that I think… Read More »Call Me Ishmael