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Hazard Pay?

June 26, 2011

I was driving down the road yesterday minding my own business when this pulled up next to me.   That’s right folks, it is a tanker truck full of liquid chocolate.  The driver was even wearing one of those “Serve You” hair nets. And, that got me wondering.  Do you think the driver gets hazard [...]

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My Favorite Thing

May 18, 2011

Many, many years ago now, I was out the door bright and early on a warm Dallas morning  to meet my friend Carol at the park for an early morning run.  Yes, I said run. Stop laughing! It has been long time since I’ve done much running, and I’ve gone a bit wobbly as a [...]

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Mommy, Where Did I Come From?

April 13, 2011

A few weeks ago, Lizzie asked that age old question, “Mommy, where did I come from?”  Not really wanting to go into all the specifics with my 4 year old daughter, I simply answered “You came from Mommy’s tummy.” And, I thought that would be the end of it, but, unbeknownst to me, Lizzie already [...]

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The Meat Tray

April 6, 2011

So, we’ve all likely bought tickets in a raffle before.  Raffles are an excellent fund raiser, and there are usually some excellent prizes on offer.  I know I’ve bought tickets to win a TV, a car, and even a house, but like the Lotto, I’m still waiting.  My mom, on the other hand, is lucky [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Tailgating – Tiger Style

October 5, 2010

Baton Rouge is at it’s best during the LSU football season.  The whole city lives and dies with the boys in Purple and Gold, and if the Tigers are winning, life is very, very good in Baton Rouge.   For any Tiger fan, LSU football is more than just a game, it really is a way [...]

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“The Name Of The Band Is Cowboy Mouth”

September 24, 2010

My favorite band of all time is Cowboy Mouth.  I love those guys!  Back in my days at LSU, I spent many a night in some club screaming my head off, dancing my ass off and having the time of my life at a Cowboy Mouth show.  Thankfully the planets aligned last Saturday night, and [...]

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Vivid Sydney

June 21, 2010

On Saturday night, The Aussie and I went in to the city to see Macquarie Visions as part of the Vivid Sydney festival.  The historic buildings of Macquarie Street provided the backdrop for a magnificent light show. We started our walk at St. Mary’s Cathedral and were greeted by the most beautiful images. The light [...]

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The Next Great Tourist Adventure – Cane Toad Busting

June 8, 2010

Cane Toads are native to South America but were introduced into Australia in 1935 as a means of controlling the beetles attacking the sugarcane crop.  However, the cane toads have become a huge pest for Australia due to their prolific procreation.  They are blamed for the decline of several native species as the cane toads [...]

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Ninja’s To The Rescue

May 20, 2010

Last night, a German medical student was minding his own business on a Sydney train when 3 thugs tried to mug him.  He refused to hand over this wallet, and the thugs followed him when he got off the train, cornered him in a dark alley, and started beating him up. But, unbeknownst to the [...]

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Roller Skate To The Rescue

April 6, 2010

While visiting the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week, The Aussie and I nearly wet our pants laughing when this Ambulance pulled up next to us. Even the Ambo (Aussie slang for Ambulance Driver or Paramedic) is hiding his face! I remember the first time I saw one of these Smart Cars when I was [...]

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