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

Why I Always Return to Vegas

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I get asked a lot why I go to Vegas pretty often.  I’m definitely not a heavy gambler, and I basically play the penny slots as if they are an iPad game. I like to have a good time drinking wise, but not a Vegas amount of drinking. So why …

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Sterling Archer on Travel

a cartoon of a man in a uniform

Sterling Archer, the eponymous main character of a TV show, often does pretty dumb things.  But he’s actually a smart guy.  He not only drops pop culture references, but also references to fine literature and obscure historical events. What I like about the show too is its use of the …

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Get Daily Snippets of the Previous Day’s News Free

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I randomly stumbled across this service, which has been great. I tend to get most my news from Twitter which can be dangerous.  It means I’m getting the most trendy news out there only. theSkimm is a quick, daily newsletter (aside from weekends) that gives you a rundown of all the …

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Sometimes the Best Souvenirs are the Silliest

a stuffed animal by a lake

While my husband and I were still dating, I took a work trip to New Orleans–his previous home. Since he’s a New Orleans expert, I asked if he wanted to come along to also show me around. While en-route to my final destination, my aunt–whom I was close to–passed away. …

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My Stays With Club Carlson This Year = 0

a tall metal tower in the distance

I’ve stayed at Club Carlson properties a bunch in the past.  I even got married in one (The New Rochelle Radisson). And I tend to stay at their Country Inn & Suites when staying around the general Virginia area.  And I usually stay half on points, half paying cash. Recently, …

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