Almost saw the Parade

San Francisco had oodles of events today. I, painfully, woke up on little sleep, packed and drove around the city in a box truck, and was taken to breakfast to a diner not sufficiently froofy for my standards. By the time we finished everything, I headed back for a nap. By the time I woke [...]

Socks and Sandals

I flew to San Francisco with no plans other than to get up to mischief and help a friend move to Oregon. A good excuse for a trip indeed. I landed in the middle of Pride week, which celebrates all things Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, etc. It also celebrates beer and pot, from the anecdotal evidence [...]

Air Marshall absconds duty

I flew from Newark to San Fran last night, and due to weather and gate restrictions, we had to wait on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Luckily, they warned us before boarding, so I ate and drank before enjoying the “One bag of pretzels for a 5 hour flight” meal plan.

They also [...]

Culturally Insensitive World Traveler

Not the best mix. Oh well.

I was at Mitra’s house for the memorial service of her grandmother, the family matriarch. Shocked at the sight of Mitra’s father, who had shaved his head, I asked him if he had gotten in a fight with a barber. The family looked appalled, but luckily Mitra’s dad only laughed. [...]