“So you’re telling me, that if you saw Adolf Hilter walking down the street, you wouldn’t kill him?” “Well that’s not what I was saying. But sure, let’s talk about this…entirely new topic”. My fourteen year old daughter has had a quick wit that belied her age since I was […]
According to the ERA Coalition, “94% of people nationwide across aisles support an amendment to the constitution guaranteeing equal rights for women and 80% of people believe it already exists.” It is time to finally, FFS, add an Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Equal Rights Amendment That […]
A three cheese blend. Artichoke hearts. Sauteed spinach. We’ve all had it somewhere, at some some point. But this here, this version of spinach and artichoke dip was and is next level. The way The Metropolitan Downtown in Cheyenne Wyoming prepares their dip is both richer and lighter, fluffy almost, […]
I know this stretch well. I’ve driven it on sunny Sunday mornings and foggy AF Tuesday afternoons too, as my two daughters merrily rolled along taking selfies in the 2nd and 3rd rows but also alone and lonely with a spinning head pushing dangerous thoughts with more passive-aggression than a […]
I never claimed to be a parenting expert. Never wanted the label. Some out there maybe thought I had more of a clue than the rest. Not even close. I had ideas, sure, and I try hard almost always, but I’ve been flying mostly blind for the last 15 1/2 […]
A three cheese blend. Artichoke hearts. Sauteed spinach. We’ve all had it somewhere, at some some point. But this here, this version of spinach and artichoke dip was and is next level. The way The Metropolitan Downtown in Cheyenne Wyoming prepares their dip is both richer and lighter, fluffy almost, […]
It turns out that not only is mayonnaise a kind of super food, it can also keep your cuticles looking sharp, houseplants shiny, and solve your household lice issues. WHO KNEW?! Earlier this year I had the privilege of spending an afternoon with Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Office […]
From the tropical island of Galveston Texas to the remote and relatively unknown Caribbean island of Bonaire, and from colorful Bergen Norway to delicious Naples Italy, here are the best cruise ports in the world, some of which you will sail away from and return to, others you will spend […]
Bucking broncos, herds of grazing cattle on undulating plains, and maybe a dusty Union Pacific freight train stretched out to kiss the horizon squarely on the lips. These are, if I’m not being too presumptuous, what you (and to be fair, most everyone) would impulsively think of if playing a […]
You’ve flown over Nebraska without giving much thought to the 37th state 37,000 miles below. I get it, you were probing around the bottom of your tiny bag of pretzels in search of loose salt as the forgettable movie played on the seat back in front of you. Maybe you’ve […]
The new ski season is nearly here! Whether you snowboard, ski or would rather fast forward to après ski, here are the best ski resorts you need to visit this year. From British Columbia to Austria and (nearly) everywhere in between, here are 13 ski resorts you need to visit.
Going hiking? In the market for a new hiking backpack? Thinking about starting to hike and want to know which backpack is the best for hiking? I’ve got you covered in this new piece from me for Family Vacation Critic! Discover the best hiking backpacks for men, women, and children.
These tiny rental homes are ADORBS! Srsly, I want to book every single one of them! Have you ever stayed in a tiny house? Would you consider renting a tiny house for your next vacation? From rustic cabins, hipster yurts, and tiny houses on wheels to tiny homes squeezed into […]
