Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

Have You Ever Been Robbed While Traveling?

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Yesterday, I talked about  a bag that helps keep your money and valuables safe in hostels and other public locations.  I also wrote about how my friend was robbed by one of her new friends while sleeping at a hotel. Another person I know was robbed week.  His hotel room …

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Happy 90th Birthday, Mel Brooks

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Years back, my aunt was at a casino.  She was playing craps, and the man next to her was helping her. He asked her about her children, and rolled the dice in their favor.  He was an overall really nice guy. That’s when Anne Bancroft joined them. Turns out she …

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The Deadliest Airplane Crash Happened on the Ground

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Did you know the deadliest airplane crash happened before the airplane ever had a chance to get off the ground? Two 747s collided after a series of miscommunications led one to begin taking off–directly into the other. Due to an explosion at an airport, a lot of flights were diverted …

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How to Get Motivated to Get into Shape Quickly

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I’ve mentioned before that my weight tends to flip-flop before trips and after trips.  I tend to let myself eat more when I travel, then get back in shape after the trip. In addition to using my Fitbit all the time, I have started doing something called a “DietBet” when …

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The Secret, Hidden Season of the Golden Girls

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I wrote about the Golden Girls restaurant that is opening up in September in NYC. Today I found out there is a little-known season of the Golden Girls that aired after the “final season” when Bea Arthur left the show. It contains the same theme song, and features Sophia, Rose, and …

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