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Serendipity, Japan-style

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Stef

I don’t think the word ‘vegan’ exists in Japanese. While my English-to-Japanese phrase book does have an entry that explicitly says, “I am a vegan”, I think the literal translation of “wa-ta-shi wa gen-ka-ku na sai-sho-ku-shu-gi-sha des” is more along … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Attend the World Series of Poker

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stef

Yesterday my sweetie helped me complete #53 on my 101 list (to see a Las Vegas show). Since we spent the bulk of that day doing things on my agenda, I wanted to give my sweetie the opportunity to direct … Continue reading →

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#53: See Cirque du Soleil the Blue Man Group

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Stef

I first went to Las Vegas when I was 24 years old.  I made the trip to “Sin City” with my parents and sister, a few months after my younger sibling’s 21st birthday.  When I submitted my vacation request to … Continue reading →

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Simplification & smiles

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Stef

It seems so easy for my space to get cluttered by stuff.  Generally, I have too little space for too much stuff.  Too many articles of clothing, and not enough closet.  Too many books, and not enough shelves.  Too many … Continue reading →

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A friend to the rescue

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Stef

Today was a pretty crappy day.  I’ll spare you the details, but suffice to say – by 5 pm, I wanted to punch something.  (And I’m not a violent person!)  Just so no one worries, let me confirm that I … Continue reading →

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Kindness, meet strength

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Stef

A few days ago I posted about one way to navigate the stresses of air travel (i.e., a good sense of humor). Today, I got to observe a different – but still amazing – encounter at the airport. A husband … Continue reading →

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A good sense of humor

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Stef

Air travel has become more stressful over the past several years; traveling during the big two holidays (i.e., Thanksgiving and Christmas) even more so.  And yet, once a year I find myself at the airport, with my sweetie and my … Continue reading →

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Travel snippets

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Stef

4:29 am.  I’m sitting in an airport shuttle van with two other people – the driver, and a man in his mid 40s/early 50s.  We are stopped at a red light on a vacant downtown Seattle street, and we are … Continue reading →

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The sum is more than the parts

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Stef

10 minutes of yoga (8 sun salutations), plus a screamin’ hot shower (I adore high-pressure faucets), plus complimentary rosemary-mint Aveda products (the scent is delightful), plus a filling, vegetarian-friendly breakfast that someone else made (yum!), equals a happy start to … Continue reading →

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A new friend

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Stef

As I settled into my airplane seat, I observed a semi-confused exchange between an older married couple. Their seat assignments were not side-by-side; instead, two aisle seats separated them. Somehow, they were both stuck with middle seats in the same … Continue reading →

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