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January 17, 2006
Highlights from the Weekend
-- Being FROZEN while playing soccer with Janie in the front yard, where every goal was accompanied with mocking of the imaginary opponents, the dreaded "boys team".
-- Being APPALLED at the Outdoor Life Network's show "Dangerous Game" in which I witnessed two spindly white guys (with their faithful African guides) stalk and shoot an elephant. More scandalous, however, was the program's claim that shooting elephants is actually good for the elephant population (because sanctioned elephant hunters scare off poachers) AND the villagers (who get to eat the meat). While they made a pretty good case, I am loathe to see it on television.
-- Being INSPIRED by a documentary on Eleanor Roosevelt. Clearly I need to read more about this woman who stood up for civil rights from the beginning.
-- Being TRAUMATIZED by a sinus headache during Saturday's windstorm. It seems that the dreaded Headache of 2006 never really went away, but is lurking around every barometric corner.
-- Being SHAFTED on my trip to Europe, upon learning that the week in Prague is unlikely to happen, unless I want to do it alone. With only 72 hours until I leave, I have a gaping 13 days of unplanned vacation. I have a week in Budapest, two weeks as-yet-unplanned, and then 5 days in Berlin. While this might seem like a delightful opportunity to explore, I'm starting to worry about the cost of so much single accomodation. I'm just not willing to shack up on a 14-bed dorm--I'm too old for that.
Comments
You despise me, I know. But, I do have FREE acomodations to offer in Switzerland (a country know for its beauty and fantastic dairy/chocolate products), and I'll throw in intelligent, strapping young men to boot.
Did I mention there is an Italian designer outlet mall within walking didstance from said FREE accomodations? Gucci, Prada,... need I say more?
Posted by: mandy at January 22, 2006 04:37 AM
