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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Chicken Fingers Fell on Alabama
Whenever anyone mentions Alabama, I think of one story. I used to work with a guy from China. He was doing his MBA summer internship at the consulting firm where I worked. He was a very curious kind of guy, … Continue reading
Shear Heaven
When we passed this sign in La Grange, Texas, I demanded that we turn around and go back for a photo. Conveniently located just across the road from the cemetery, I have to wonder if Curl Up and Dye gets … Continue reading
Interlude: The Jaxon Factor
This was our second cross-country drive with our dog Jaxon in tow. Our first was when I moved two years ago. It took two grueling days and, to add to our stress, Jaxon decided that she would hold out on a bathroom … Continue reading
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Pet Cemetery
I love animals. I’ve had lots of them over the years, and our dog Jaxon is one very special little lady. But every time I travel home to Statesboro, it seems there’s something strange going on with my parents’ animals. … Continue reading
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Coconut Thai Cuisine, Statesboro GA
During our Statesboro visit, we had the pleasure of visiting “Statesboro’s Premier Thai Restaurant” with Eliza’s parents. And while there may not be a lot of competition for that title, this place was awesome. I had soft shell crab, with … Continue reading
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar, Atlanta GA
We are serious coffee snobs. And I am certifiably obsessed. I even brought my own thermos of iced coffee concentrate on the road (which was a brilliant call). I usually delight in bringing visitors to Austin’s Caffe Medici, which serves … Continue reading
Interlude: This American Life
When you spend the equivalent of a full work week driving, you need some entertainment in the car to keep you sane. Sure you can talk to each other. But after a few hours, you’ve pretty much said what you … Continue reading
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Cakes & Ale, Atlanta GA
At the last minute (partly due to the fact that we forgot about a little thing called time zones), we decided to stop short of Statesboro and visit some peeps in Atlanta. We arrived road weary and hungry. Lucky for … Continue reading
Pit Stop: The Smokehouse, Greenville AL
Trust in thy iPhone. Many of our recent trips wouldn’t have been the same without the iPhone. For example, Google Maps’ surprisingly detailed and accurate train/subway/walking directions from JFK to Union Square. And the Yelp app, which has been crucial … Continue reading