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Las montañas: Returning to Guatemala, 1

By on February 26, 2024

So, I booked a trip. 

I’ve been lucky to book so many before, but this one took some plotting.

All of the layovers on the US dollar looked egregious: red eyes on opposite coasts, or three layovers and a red eye in Texas. Red Eye in Texas is the name of…


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‘Twas the Flight Before Christmas

By on February 10, 2024

Trigger Warning about thoughts related to self-harm mentioned at the end. Read with care!

Did I mention how hilarious I find it? I am 37 and a thought will attack me as I rush to the bathroom on a poop errand between bells? “Is 2067 the year I die?…


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Bombsalmic Vinaigrette at Tucson Airport

By on July 15, 2019

“I think they have balsamic dressing packets like that in the food court.” 

I laughed. “How does that help me now, Ma’am?” said my id. My superego suggested I keep quiet and won by a hair. The next security gentleman was not so nice. Let’s call him Marv. “Is this…

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Ketchikan, Alaska

All you have to do to sell all of your things and move across the world is to do it.