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An observation
In the Dominican Republic, we took two daylong excursions ( Read more... ) -
Updated World Map
Now that I am back from the Dominican Republic, it is time for me to update my Visited Countries map...
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A Little Riddle
He was found guilty of several crimes - several counts of aggravated assault and battery, theft, breaking and entering, vandalism, even murder. And yet I love him with all my heart. Who am I talking about? -
Another field trip
Looks like another field trip will be called for this Sunday ( Read more... ) -
Obnoxious people
One little episode happening during the flight to DC. After we took off, I reclined my seat. This is a pretty normal thing to do especially during an overnight flight, isn't it? Well, as soon as I did it, I heard "Man! Sir!!" The short and stout black lady sitting behind me apparently didn't expect me to recline my seat and felt squeezed. OK, I ( Read more... ) -
Back from a red-eye flight!
So, today I flew back from Seattle. This was a red-eye flight, as it departed at 11:30 PM PST and arrived at 7:15 AM EST. Maryann met me at the airport. Surprisingly, I don't feel that sleepy. Note to myself - next time I happen to go to the West Coast again I might well choose the red-eye option again ( Read more... ) -
Patriot Day. Some thoughts...
So, it is September 11. And, just like that day six years ago, it is Tuesday. This day elicits eerie feelings. I still vividly remember how it all happened. Even though I was working about 40 miles from DC, we were still told to go home for the day, just in case ( Read more... ) -
Some diving will happen soon... among with other things
This weekend Maryann discovered a really cheap flight to Tampa, Florida. So, we are going to go there on September 21. We also signed up for a two-tank dive in the Gulf of Mexico. This will be our first post-certification dive! I am really excited. Our diving instructor is urging us to sign up for his Curacao dive tour, but, given that my vacation ( Read more... )