Room service—a luxury reserved for those who prefer the comfort of their hotel room to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. As I perused the menu, my eyes were immediately drawn to the promise of delicious gourmet pizza, delivered right to my door with a mere phone call. I placed my order withContinue reading “The Pizza Predicament: A Tale of Room Service Regret”
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The Curious Case of Dental Trade Show Swag: A Collector’s Chronicle
Dental trade shows—a curious world where dental professionals gather to learn about the latest advancements in oral care and, of course, to snag as much swag as humanly possible. It’s a phenomenon that I like to call “swag hunting,” and let me tell you, it’s a sport unlike any other. As I wandered the aislesContinue reading “The Curious Case of Dental Trade Show Swag: A Collector’s Chronicle”
Chilled to the Bone: A Tale of Hotel Air Conditioning Woes
Ah, hotel air conditioning—the great equalizer of travel discomfort. No matter where you go or how much you pay for a room, the chances are high that you’ll encounter an air conditioning unit that seems determined to make your stay as chilly and drafty as possible. It all starts innocently enough. You enter your room,Continue reading “Chilled to the Bone: A Tale of Hotel Air Conditioning Woes”
From Golden Skies to Hailstone Surprises: A West Texas Sunset Saga
In the vast expanse of West Texas, where the horizon stretches out like a promise and the sky is a canvas of ever-changing colors, there is a sight that never fails to astonish: the West Texas sunset. Picture this: the sun, a blazing orb of fire, sinking below the horizon in a blaze of glory,Continue reading “From Golden Skies to Hailstone Surprises: A West Texas Sunset Saga”
Sons of the Soil: A Portrait of West Texas Ranch Life
In the sun-soaked expanses of West Texas, ranchers are the unsung heroes, their stoicism as vast as the landscape they call home. With faces weathered by sun and wind, and hands toughened by years of hard work, these rugged individuals have weathered life’s storms with a quiet resolve that speaks volumes. For generations, these stalwartContinue reading “Sons of the Soil: A Portrait of West Texas Ranch Life”
Phoenix Sky Harbor Breakfast
I love to travel but unfortunately I haven’t had the pleasure (other than locally) in some time. On one of last year’s journeys I found myself overnight in Scottsdale, AZ for a conference with an early flight out in the AM. Fortunately for me I was in very good company and a fairly quiet airport at 6AM.
Las Vegas: “Mojito-Face”
It was the Friday after Thanksgiving and Kris and I had reservations at Carmine’s in Caesars Palace for 8pm. Instead of catching an Uber (and having spent a small fortune already), we decided we would walk the mile to get there as we would be covering familiar ground and there were a couple things we wanted to experience along the way.
Las Vegas: Excess on Every Corner
If there is one thing spending a little time in Vegas has taught me is that excess is standard fare. Whether you are at the Hershey’s store at the corner of NYNY, The Shops at Crystals at the Aria or merely in the lobby cantina of your hotel, you can have whatever you want as long as you are willing to pay the price.
Las Vegas: In search of “Big Elvis”
Apparently this particular Elvis I was in search of is quite rotund and does an excellent impersonation of The King. Rumor has it he frequents the piano bar at “The Flamingo” and “Harrah’s” on Fridays. With only this half-assed information to go on, we knew he was somewhere in this city and it was on us to find him.
Las Vegas: Visiting Hoover Dam in a Pink Jeep
We had just finished our morning coffee and were trying to decide what we wanted to do for our last day in Vegas as we had already walked the entirety of the strip and had a number of unique experiences. Running a quick Google search for excursions, I stumbled across a tour group called, “Pink Jeep Adventures.”
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