Archive for April, 2008

The “M” Word

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

One of the things that surprised me most about living in Ghana was how, on a daily basis, random people (and I mean really random—taxi drivers, hotel receptionists, bartenders, etc) felt absolutely no hesitation in asking me, “How old are you? Are you married? Why not?” (See why I felt right at home?)
In Africa, […]

Burnt Toast and Other Philosophies of Life by Teri Hatcher

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Rating: * * *
Comments: I’m not the target audience for this book. I am neither a single mom, nor forty, nor American, nor can I identify with most of what this book is about. Which is why I didn’t really enjoy this book as much as someone who fits that demographic likely would. Some good […]

To Do Before I’m 30: #1, 132

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

#1: Travel to 15 countries - 2/15
My trip to Ethiopia wasn’t planned. As it so happened, I was supposed to fly back to Delhi and the airline screwed up my ticketing and refused to let me board my plane. I was insulted, mistreated, and made to wait for hours while my flight took off. Without […]