Marilyn Monroe died 50 years ago last Sunday, and researching this Lonely Planet piece on Marilyn Monroe sites a couple weeks ago, I surprised myself by becoming fascinated. Here was a poor illegitimate girl raised by a dozen sets of foster parents, while her mom live in a mental institution — she dreamed of Hollywood and became the ultimate star. It’s quite a … Read on
Some sporting events mean more than others. We’re a week removed from Japan’s “heal a nation” upset win over the USA in the Women’s World Cup. Much of the conversation around the game compared the American “girls of ’11″ with the famed “girls of ’99,” who — by the way — won their gold medal in penalty kicks medal after 120 minutes of … Read on
Episode #028F E A T U R I N G * 7 0 * B O N U S * S E C O N D S Little known fact: Charlie Dickens was a travel writer. He did a romp across the US and summed up his whining take in a book (I have it, but haven’t read — I only assume he … Read on
You’re in a self-service cafe or restaurant. It’s busy. There’s only a free table or two, and five or six groups in line before you. You do the damning math. Even if half are taking their bagels to go, you’re out of luck if you want a seat unless another table leaves. Do you have a friend claim the table before you order? … Read on
