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The Whys of Tammy Faye
Why was “Tammy Faye” fêted in London but a flop on Broadway? This former expat says the answer is complicated, like Tammy Faye herself. (P.S. I liked it.)
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Hitting the Wall: A Run Through Berlin
Join Mike and me for a run through the city David Bowie called “The greatest cultural extravaganza that one could imagine.” (Also, learn who Mike is.)
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Behind the Music
I visited the Berlin Philharmonic and experienced a little nachtmusik from a different perspective.
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Llamas and Nausea and Ruins, Oh My! My Trip to Machu Picchu.
Visiting Machu Picchu was a dream come true. Getting there was a nightmare.
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Trying to Wrap My Head Around Machu Picchu
If you think about Machu Picchu too much, it warps your brain. But when have I ever underthought something? Let’s go warping.
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🏳️🌈 Man, What Are You Doing Here?
Billy Joel says “Piano Man” isn’t about a guy playing in a bar. I say that it’s about a guy who’s *oblivious* to the fact that he’s playing in a gay bar. Every time Joel makes his point, he validates and strengthens my own.
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Sedona Rocks!
Sedona is spectacular at sunrise, sunset, and pretty much every moment in between. I could have done without the bumpy roads and cold weather, but I loved the pink Jeep and red velvet donuts.
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Into the Vortex
I had an extraordinary, unforgettable time in one of Sedona’s legendary energy vortices. But was it a mystical experience?
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DNF (Did Not Finish) and DNF (Did Not Fail)
Praise yourself for getting to the start line. Don’t chastise yourself for not getting to the finish line.
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In Praise of the Thanksgiving Sandwich
My father, the wisest and kindest man on the planet, believes that any food worth eating can be turned into a sandwich. I take this parental proverb to heart every Thanksgiving. For as long as I can remember, I’ve eaten my Thanksgiving dinner in sandwich form. A Thanksgiving dinner sandwich…