I buy almost everything online.  I even get meats and proteins through the mail and I use Amazon Pantry.  It’s my way of coping with being on the road so much. I’ve been eagerly looking forward to Amazon Fresh being released in my area, but there’s a new competitor.  Which …
Read More »Does Uber Availability Influence Your Travel Decisions?
With all the craziness with Uber in France, I’ve started reflecting on how my travel patterns have begun to change thanks to Uber. For example, when visiting my parents, we’d have drinks in their house so no one would have to be a designated driver. Â I’ve found I go out …
Read More »Stowing Away on a 8,000 Mile Flight: Not worth it.
I just had three stowaways on my flight this week.  They were only discovered once the plane finally ran out of seats.  But they at least did it the safe way. Much like Helen Hayes endearing role in the movie Airport (not to be confused with the movie Airplane!) But a man is in …
Read More »I Interviewed Amazon Echo’s Alexa about Jar Jar Binks. Here’s what she said.
I Interviewed Amazon Echo’s Alexa about Jar Jar Binks. Â Here’s what she said.
Read More »American Airlines New First Class Meal Offerings
I had the opportunity to learn about (and taste) American Airlines new first class menu offerings on Monday in Dallas. Â Everything tasted slightly salty to me, but I’ll caveat that with two things: Â 1. I don’t tend to put much salt on food & 2. Â We are on the ground. …
Read More »When the Pilot Explains There Are No Empty Gates When You See Five
One of the most frustrating experiences is when the pilot announces you’ve landed a half hour early–then comes back moments later to say there’s no gate available yet. Eventually, you end up coming into the gate late.  But you could swear you saw some empty gates the entire time while you …
Read More »I, For One, Welcome Our New American Overlords
I’ve been nervous about leaving US Airways behind and embracing American Airlines. Â I’ve flown US Airways for a while, defended it to other airline flyers, and find its quirks sometimes endearing. I even wrote a guest post on American-flying-Pizza-in-Motion’s blog about why I love US Airways upgrade process. But the …
Read More »Agatha Christie and Other Kindle Books Cheap Today
Just a note that three Agatha Christie novels plus others are $1.99 in the Amazon kindle store! She’s one of my favorite way reads. I apologize for the brevity or any formatting issues. I’m posting this from my cell phone. Thanks to my mom for texting me about this. I …
Read More »How to Actually Remember to Take Medication when Traveling
I’m a creature of habit and when my habits are broken, I’m not always the best at coping. When I’m taking medicine, I keep myself in a habit so I actually remember to take the pills. It’s actually really, really difficult for me.  So once I get into a groove, it’s …
Read More »El Al Airlines Requiring Flight Attendants to Wear Heels throughout Boarding
El Al Airlines previously required female flight attendants to wear heels when in the airport, but they were able to switch to flats once they were on an aircraft. This policy is changing, according to Mashable: “The company revises its service protocols regularly and it was decided in that framework …
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