If that’s your thing. It’s not mine, but whatevs.


semi-random flotsam
If that’s your thing. It’s not mine, but whatevs.
Just over 25 months ago, I began my Virtual African Loop in Morocco, in Casablanca.
Continue reading “VAL: Final Border Crossing”Not being a blacksmith — or a laundress for that matter — I’m less worried about the heat of the iron but in this case, the oven is hot. And I’m making the most of it.
Continue reading “Strike while the …”Some things continue no matter what else is happening. And with having had my position eliminated, a lot – and in another way nothing – is happening.
Continue reading “Learning Milestone”The newer challenges from The Conqueror have added – to the emailed postcards and street view maps – places of interest.
Continue reading “Virtual England: Sudeley Castle”It’s two weeks until Election Day here in the USA. In some states, early voting is underway. Or vote-by-mail ballots have been delivered and need to be returned soon. Or there’s two weeks to make plans for in-person voting.
Continue reading “Vote!”Although I did recently make (and then eat for days) Maakouda, I made another meal for Algeria. Like a whole meal. For company and everything.
Continue reading “VAL: An Algerian Inspired Meal”From the old ships to the new ones, I miss the library, and the night club. I miss the Wake Bar and the signature circular pool at the back of the ship. I liked multiple pools (sometimes even an indoor and outdoor version, excellent for Alaskan, Scandinavian, and Antarctic cruise itineraries – or for poor weather).
Continue reading “On Sailing”The virtual path along “The Longest Route” trudges inexorably on.
Continue reading “TLR: Just north of Kazakhstan”