May 2015
pepsi zeros most wonderfully chaotic Sombrero shopping
Middle East tragedy strikes: Pepsi seizes Lebanese soft drink concession from Coke Zero. Why would anyone buy a Sombrero in Beirut? Where can you see a museum dedicated to the only domesticated insect on the planet? What city’s motto is: “The Most Wonderful Chaos?”. Finally, where can you buy an ice-cube tray to make non-cubical, trapezoidal ice? Read More...
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Ink stained in Saskatchewan with exploding Gucci shoes
How will Dan cope on an airplane now that his exalted Frequent Flyer status has vanished? Will he remember to pack trekking clothing for his change of planes in Montreal? Will an explosive ball-point pen get by a security check? Is Beirut still a bargain city? Read More...
puddle alley parking & El Niño end California drought
17-05-15 10:45 California,Mitra
Which city has alleys wider than many European motorways? Why is better to show up late for an Air Canada flight? (And it’s not because your flight is late.) Why did Dan need trekking gear to find his parked car? Does a puddle in LA and a forecast for a strong El Niño mean that the California drought is ending? Is the grand(est)son impressed by the Jellyfish Museum?
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California Roots out Amsterdam canals with friendly cat
10-05-15 14:36 California,Baby
What medical ‘emergency’ can wait 42 years for treatment? Hint: Do the words root and canal mean anything to you? In fact, are the roots of modern dentistry found alongside the medieval canals of Amsterdam? Can Dan find a link between babysitting a 10 month old baby and being a Catholic Bishop? Finally, friendly felines (bouncy baby boys) feature for fabulously funny fotos. Read More...
percussion! talent! renovation & budget: tornado & Trailer park
How did the Grand(est)son’s first music class work out? Hint: He like percussion. And, he’s big on cool sunglasses. Where are the music genes in the family: Mitra (Tango)? Darius (Bassoon)? Tom (Elvis)? Why does Dan (still) get shivers, panic attacks and uncontrollable laughter when someone mentions renovation and budget in the same sentence. And what does that have to do with his SAT (verbal) tests?
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