E-Ticket Toilets, Lapu-Iloveyous and a Crapload of Pictures: WDW and Then Some, Day 4

Sunday, March 10 I admit that I have no recollections of the finer points of this morning. We got up…sometime. We ate…something? for breakfast. What I do know is that we eventually ended up at the Magic Kingdom on yet … Continue reading

Turning Some Crappy Lemons Into Some Excellent Margaritas, or: How I Weathered the February Blizzard

Last month, I and several of my colleagues were in Florida to staff our college president as she met with donors and presided over alumni events.  The week was going swimmingly until about Wednesday, at which time it became clear … Continue reading

Love It or List It, Day 3: A Moderate Surprise

Monday, February 4 Monday began with…regret. I mean, let’s be honest – it wasn’t *that* bad. But I did wake up and instantly wish that I hadn’t let Mr. Talented Bartender whip me up quite so many tasty Manhattans the … Continue reading

Love It or List It, Part Deux: Be Our Guest and Some Bad Decisions

Picking up where we left off last time, it was a beautiful Saturday in Central Florida. After getting our fill of birds and assorted wildlife and making a quick trip to Downtown Disney for some lunch, CP and I retreated … Continue reading

Love It or List It: 72 Hours at Bay Lake Tower, Day 1

So, here’s a pro tip: before you check out of your hotel room, do yourself a favor and check the drawers to make sure you have all your belongings. And I mean all your belongings.  I say this because checking out … Continue reading