Category Archives: Vacation Stories

Researching Homo Sapiens Vacationus At The Watering Hole

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

I will soon be heading out for a weekend of intense research at the watering hole that inspired this Freshly Pressed post several years ago.  Hope all y’all are having a great summer!                       ***Important Safety Tip*** Use utmost caution … Continue reading →

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Homo Sapiens Vacationus At The Watering Hole

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

As any zoologist will tell you, the best place to observe animals in the wild is around a watering hole.  When the species in question is Homo Sapiens Vacationus that means the hotel pool.

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I, Tourist

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

I took a bite out of The Big Apple a few weeks ago.  As anyone who has been to New York City can confirm, the sheer number of people on the streets is astounding.   Fully half of them work for … Continue reading →

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I Am A Worrywart; Is That A Bad Thing?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

I worry too much.  My husband often tells me that.  But there’s nothing like a near-death experience to put things in perspective. My 2 daughters and I were on a flight into Chicago last Saturday.  Weather was bad on the … Continue reading →

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