Loi Krathong Festival, Bangkok
The Thai have both a solar and a lunar calendar. Plus with so much Chinese influence and ethnicity mixed into
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Funny Moments and Photos from China
Random funnies: I’m watching the news and a politician (not President Hu I don’t think) comes on with a red,
Read MoreWuhan, China
A variation on an old axiom: There are no atheists in foxholes or on China Eastern Airlines flights. I think
Read MoreBottoms Up in Beijing: Competitive Drinking
Nothing like being wined and dined China style. I met with an education consultancy agency and the Chairman took me
Read MoreH1N1 to Queen’s Bishop 4
So the flu panic season is upon us and the airport security is on guard. I wonder if it will
Read MoreBlogging from China : Day 1 Beijing
What a surprise I had when I arrived in my hotel room and went to sign into my blog to
Read MoreSweet Sticky Rice and Not So Yummy Noodles
I love it when Peung’s mother travels outside the city because when she comes back she always stops for some
Read MoreReturn to Bangkok
After another eternal three-flight, 27-hour trip, I am back in the City of Angels. Looks like a little Thai stimulus
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A Weekend on the Kickapoo River (Wisconsin Canoeing/Kayaking) Part II
Did you read Part I of canoeing the Kickapoo River? We awoke to what sounded like rain. Pattering on the
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A Weekend on the Kickapoo River (Wisconsin Canoeing/Kayaking) Part I
Kickapoo. From an Algonquin word that means “one who goes here, then there.” And for good reason. In just about
Read MoreGreat Taste of the Midwest beer fest VIDEO
I saw a t-shirt, a play on Austin’s “Keep Austin Weird.” It read “Keep Madison Beer’d” Here’s a summary of
Read MoreBeer Bloggles: Great Taste of the Midwest 2009
Another successful beer fest put together by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild. What can I say? It’s simply the
Read MoreFun With Alex: Continental Airlines’ Latest “Improvement”
I love press releases with their often cheery non-news trying to make us excited that a new CEO showed up
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Belize it or not: My Own Private Island
OK, something about Belize compels one to awful puns. At least I don’t own a “You Better Belize It” t-shirt…
Read MoreMilwaukee, the King of the Fests, Presents Germanfest 2009
Break out your lederhosen, it’s Germanfest time again in Milwaukee. Milwaukee is a serious beer and bratwurst sort of town
Read MoreUnited Airlines’ “Smashing” Hit Song (and Video)
It happens. Luggage goes lost or damaged and no gives a damn at the airline. The series of tubes known
Read MoreDillinger, Capone, Public Enemies: Radio Interview in Portland
(Be sure to check out my Public Enemies in Wisconsin articles and photos at The Mad Traveler.) The New York
Read MoreSummerfest Finale: Elvis and ELVIS (Costello)
Let me reiterate that I consider myself a photographer but not a concert photographer. I know I don’t have the
Read MoreShooting Photos at Summerfest 2009: Rodrigo y Gabriela
11 Days 11 Stages over 700 Bands. If that doesn’t say it all, I don’t know what I can add.
Read MoreTraveling With Michael Jackson
The passing of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, oddly enough caused me to think of some of my travels.
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