Monthly Archives: January 2008

What I’m reading

My reading list so far for this year: – Several books from the Sharpe’s Rifles series by Bernard Cornwell.  These are historical adventure novels featuring Richard Sharpe, a soldier in the British army during the Napoleonic wars.  I’m enjoying the … Continue reading

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Springfield Mall jumps the shark

Springfield Mall, in Springfield, Virginia, fills a surprisingly large role in many of my memories.  My first date with Julie, my wife, was going to see “And Justice for All” in the movie theater there.  (Lousy movie.  Nice date.)  My … Continue reading

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

A cliche, I know.  But I’ve never had a year that so lived up the Dickens quote as 2007.  In this post, I’ll just list the most memorable events.  Later, I’ll come back and post general impressions. 2007 started for … Continue reading

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Home again, home again

I’m now sitting in Miami, enjoying net connectivity over the cell network.  We’ve made it through customs (always a challenge in Miami), everyone who wants food has had it, and all we have to do now is get home.  This … Continue reading

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Our last full day

Our last full day turned out to be a windy one. High winds, rough seas – there’s a nor’easter coming this way, and the state of the island shows it. First activity of the day: I finally got Julie out … Continue reading

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Adventure at the end of the day

The last few of times I went to the Caribbean, I made a point of going out one night with my trusty underwater flashlight and a snorkel. The first time I did this, at the Turks and Caicos, there was … Continue reading

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Yummy brunch – it had better be…

The thing about Marriott resorts is that they have a never-ending stream of lavish events for large prices. Case in point: Today, while Julie and I drove around the island, the kids lounged on the beach. At some point, as … Continue reading

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A day of rest, Joe-style

No diving today. Instead, Julie and I hopped in the car and drove around the island. The sites we saw: – Rum Point. A crowded public beach with a dock at one end and food stands at the other. No … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

I made it until midnight after all.  After sitting around the room until 11:45 or so, we all went down to the beach to see rumored fireworks.  Our hotel did not have any, but there were fireworks shot off at … Continue reading

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