It’s one of those books I read once a year. Plus it makes that Anthony Bourdain Special make more sense… Plus Chuck’s Youtube Channel! Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk My rating: 4 of 5 stars Moving to Portland Or? Living in Portland Or? Never read this book? SHAME ON …

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A few quick links to start your weekend off with a smile. Shot 60.000 pictures, developed 9.600 prints and shot over 1.800 pictures again. No post production! A really amazing film! The PENStory Stephen Wiltshire can draw completely accurate panoramas from memory See what Kiki and her dolly Coco were up to in Paris: Kiki …

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Q: What is a Dopp Kit? A: The Dopp Kit was designed by Jerome Harris in the early 1900’s for his Father-in-Law, Charles Dopplet. The term was later used to describe the shaving kits issued to G.I.’s in the Second World War. It is now a registered trade mark owned by the Samsonite Company. The …

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Okay where were we? Oh yes, suitcases. This was my suitcase for the aforementioned trip to Europe. Look at this giganto thing! Filled to busting with mostly stuff I didn’t wear, but had to have with me because, Hello! Paris! But that’s a matter for another time. Today it’s about the suitcase not what goes …

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Let me tell you about the time I almost killed my husband in the Paris metro. As I was packing to go on my first European vacation I suffered a common but serious illness. I completely freaked out! I did not want to look like the silly American tourist, in short I didn’t want to …

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