Archive for January, 2009

On the Road to Europe

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
I am finally doing something I have put off for far too long…I am traveling to Europe! I booked my flight today!! I have been obsessed with Italy as long as I can remember and finally stopped putting it off for a ‘better time.’  [...]

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HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY!

“Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.” – President Barack Obama
The day has arrived! So long Bush, welcome Obama. I unfortunately had [...]

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Journey into Ancient Rome

“Every man is the architect of his own fortune…” – Appius Claudius Caecus (312 BC) Roman consul
I am currently reading Roma: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor and am in love with it.  More specifically, I am in love with the new things I am learning. I have had quite an interest in [...]

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