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A Convert Comes Clean

They say that converts are the worst.  Reformed carb addicts have been known to snatch a piece of still warm baguette from your hands while shrieking, “You’ll THANK me for this!”  Reformed smokers complain the loudest when a whiff of a stray puff so much as crosses their nostrils.  And I may be the worst… Continue reading A Convert Comes Clean

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Back to the Real World

 For some, thinking about Europe this month brings to mind the Tour de France. But for me this month in Europe represented the Tour de Biergartens.Because I was going to Germany and Austria.Now admittedly, I was even more nervous flying this time since the Air France Airbus vanished midflight in June. I knew this flight… Continue reading Back to the Real World

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My Old Kentucky Home

I hope the sun is shining bright on my Old Kentucky Home today - it's Derby Day! Best time of the year to be in Lou-a-vull. Two weeks of non-stop partying and festivals in celebration of the fastest two minutes in sports. In honor of the Run for the Roses and my Southern heritage, I'm… Continue reading My Old Kentucky Home