Unexpected delights 

Life has taught this Type A to go with the flow. I will always plan but these days it’s to a point.  Having booked a marsh boat excursion in Savannah, I was looking forward to exploring an area called Shell Beach.  But a weather front was moving in and the tour captain cautiously decided not…

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You know you are in the South …

When people are friendly and call you “miss”. I was called “Miss Dev” at Starbucks.  Where the menu contains grits, okra and fried green tomatoes.   Where gentlemen wear seersucker suits.  Where the azaleas are robust and healthy.  

Fun air travel

Virgin America flight SFO to BOS.  There’s something about an Arline who uses modern lights – it feels like the future. 

Chicken Wonton Soup

  I found this recipe on Pinterest and loved how easy, light and delicious it is!   Ingredients 1 pkg Trader Joe’s Chicken Wontons (frozen) Chicken stock 1-2 tsp canola oil Shitake mushrooms sliced 1-2 baby bok choy sliced (separate green and white parts) 2 Organic carrots sliced thin 1 bunch scallions sliced on the diagonal…

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Whirlwind

Time whooshes by at break neck speed when you are busy. I sit here in a Tokyo apartment rented for 5 days. I have been in Japan for 8 days already and it all seemed to go by quickly. I miss the slow pace of my childhood. When Summer vacation lasted so long that I…

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Untethered in Mobile World

Being of the generation that typed out high school papers on Shakespeare and James Joyce on an IBM electric, I am continually amazed and fascinated by mobile technology. I am keying this blog on the WordPress app on my iPhone 4S, btw. I am sitting in Kyoto house with WiFi and have done the following…

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Simplicity in Japan

Was a dream to return to Japan after my business trip in 2003. Finally made it back after 10 years. My fascination started upon seeing my aunt’s Japanese art book when I was 10. Arrived in Kyoto last night and staying in a very well-appointed traditional house. Dinner after traveling for over 24 hours was…

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Social Media from the iPhone

Would it be possible to blog and post to social media sites from the iPhone? Yes! I’m writing this blog from my WordPress app. Additionally, I can post to Facebook or Twitter independently or from the Tweetdeck app. I am in a WiFi environment which may help in a faster connection. I love that my…

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Social Media, the great equalizers

Well, it is 1:30pm US Eastern time and I was mesmerized by what is going on is Egypt.  20 years ago we may have said that 24 hours news stations had a hand in spreading news.  With smart phones, PDAs and social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, anyone who can afford these devices can…

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