I believe most people get married believing it is forever, not for ever. Introducing children to a relationship adds some additional concrete to the mix and, when all is said and done within the marriage and it is time to move on from being a couple, the presence of children continues to cement the two … Continue reading Table for 5 (or why dinner as a family can be continued despite impending divorce)
Category: travel
Mangez Montreal
Until last weekend, I hadn't been to Montreal for about 5 years. My last visit there was during the dark GWB years when we packed up the family and fled to Canada for Thanksgiving - a small protest made memorable by our turkey Peking Duck dinner in Chinatown. Obviously much is different these days - … Continue reading Mangez Montreal
Roadtrip Montreal!
A mere 18 months after purchasing our tickets, Griffin and I, at long last, drove north to catch Bono and the boys live at the Hippodrome. As I explained to G, leaving the country to see a U2 show at the ripe old age of 12, is an experience not to be belittled - nor … Continue reading Roadtrip Montreal!
Pass(ing it) Over
While on vacation in Palm Springs, I participated in my first Seder. What a wonderful experience! It was everything I'd ever imagined - filled with ritual, food based, and slightly chaotic. The perfect religious and special meal. The opportunity to enjoy a Seder dinner arose when Griffin and I visited an old friend of mine. The last time … Continue reading Pass(ing it) Over
Travel as education
I love to travel. I thoroughly enjoy visiting new places and hope that I am able to impart my enthusiasm and respect for different locations to my children. Experiencing how people beyond your own community live is a terrific way to grow, I think, and can help one understand the lives others may lead. After … Continue reading Travel as education
California impressions – part 2
There are a lot of bicyclists, which is a good thing since many of them do not wear helmets. I imagine there must be a high number of cyclists that do not survive accidents.Speaking of high, 420 seems to be a way of life here. On Venice Beach they even offered medical evaluations to obtain … Continue reading California impressions – part 2
Random Cali impressions…
The weather is way better than we expected. Why did I even pack long pants?The driving has also been less scary than anticipated. We do have a wicked cool (this is an East coast expression, isn't it? Sorry!) navigation device that has proven very helpful. I particularly like that I can request "least freeway route."L.A. … Continue reading Random Cali impressions…
