Peeps

I've been shocked today by an influx of Peep knowledge. One, La Cabeza, had no idea what a Peep was when it was mentioned during lunch. I can't imagine growing up in this country and NOT KNOWING about Peeps. That's on the order of never trying pizza or not learning

Blog du Frances…

I have arrived in Paris, but still remain an American geek. Paris is a big mirror that doesn't let me escape that image. No way...observe the following conversation upon exiting the Paris Metro: T: "Where is it? The largest structure in Paris and we've managed to lose it. Great! Let's

Self Defense

She: "You're not taking your iPod to Paris? What if you need to bludgeon someone to death?" Me: "Well, I plan to buy a bagette to carry around. For self defense." She: "Oooooooooooooooh, if that happens, then I want a picture!" Me: "I'll let my photog know."

iPod – Coments on murder most foul…

"Did you hear about the iPod murder?" "My Gaud! Well, that's one first I won't be a part of. Darn..." "Heh. Remind me not to piss you off while you have your iPod in hand." "Always a good idea...hmmmm, at least she killed him with a full-sized iPod. Can you

The dangers of sushi…

Me: "Oh, look! They have a viagra roll." He: "They don't!" Me: "Sure, see...right there." He: "Huh..." Me: "I won't think any less of you if you order it." He: "I'm not ordering a viagra roll." Me: "You want one. I know you do. It's a delicious combination of salmon,

What’s in a name…

He: "...So my last name's a Scottish compaint about British heritage. By the way...what's your last name?" Me: "Green" He: "No e? Just the color?" Me: "No, not just the color. It's a particular shade of green." He: "Wait, you have a shade?" Me: "Oh, there's nothing official, but I