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I see a lot of strange behavior on airplanes. Intoxicated jerks breaking norms of personal space. Overly-perfumed Texas belles screeching about impending Vegas fun-times. Giggly teenagers talking and texting about giggly teenager business. What I do no...

Here’s a little color to brighten things up on this winter day. Earlier this week, when the rain subsided, I took my camera around the yard to capture the life that’s [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full link...

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Today, big changes have been implemented on airfares in the US.  Starting today, airfares now include taxes and fees as part of the advertised price.  No longer can airlines advertise an airfare sale for one price and then add a bunch of taxes and fees to your final purchase price. For those searching for...

Still reeling that the 49ers aren’t going to the Super Bowl? Console yourself by going to the Pig Bowl—which pits area law enforcement against fire service personnel (Get it? Guns and Hoses?) this Saturday. OK, I realize the Pig Bowl and the Super Bowl are two different ball games in more ways than one....

Get ready for some laughs, Sacramento, because from Jan. 26 through 28, Chris Franjola will grace us with his humor. Franjola is a writer-comedian originally from New York who now resides in Los Angeles. He is a writer for and regular performer on E!’s hit show “Chelsea Lately.” He was also recently cast in...

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I am really excited to venture off to Brugge this weekend.  I don't know much about the little city but I'm just looking forward to unplugging for 3 days in a new place.  What I do know is that I'm going to indulge in a lot of Belgian-esque t...

This is a funny week.  In addition to the usual work/life callings while outsmarting the most recent rainstorm, I've been busy with a few side projects that I like to do for fun.  Albeit I have little time for them, they a...

I knew in advance of my visit to Providence Mountains State Recreation Area that it was already closed, and that in fact the gates to lock up this park were up even before the 70 parks on the closure list were announced last May. Nonetheless, I really...