I have not yet been to Japan even once. Yes, I know this seems improbable, given my Japanese history and language immersion during college, karate years, Japanese Buddhist husband, and current obsession with Iaido. True, though. And so, naturally, I am already planning my “return” trip. This is how my mind works. I have one […]
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Dear Coach Helen…
[this is a note I just sent to Coach Helen, cc’ing, of course, Head Coach Dave. With respect to what I just blogged about – the fact Coach Dave said I had to have “stiffer shoes.”] Dear Coach Helen: As you know I want to be sure I do well on the Ironman, and I […]
BONUS VIDEO PODCAST: The Bartender and the Bond Girl on How to Pack in 15 Minutes for a 3 Week Trip…and Mojitos!
This is the 3rd of a 3-part vodcast series done with Mr. Martini (BehindTheBarShow.com). The first was in celebration of the Kentucky Derby – we made a mint julep and discussed Da Horses. The second took the bourbon from the julep to create an Old Fashioned, and discussed “old fashioned” subjects such as etiquette, manners, language, listening, and […]