If you’ve heard of this small Connecticut town, you’ve probably seen the forgettable 1988 film Mystic Pizza. Long before my trip here on the Crazy East Coast Road Trip, I had a connection to this place. This story is my one claim to fame, so pardon me if you’ve heard it before. Almost 22 years … [Read more...] about East Coast Road Trip: Mystic, CT
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Here’s to the Class of 2010!
Graduation announcements, front and back, made by yours truly Filing into the Cistern It was an early morning for a graduation. I woke up at 7:40 when Rose called me to get up. We downed one mimosa and hopped in the car, listening to some Ludacris on the way. Of course. Throwing our fake … [Read more...] about Here’s to the Class of 2010!
Are You a Good Tourist or a Bad Tourist?
It's tourist season in Charleston and the fanny packs and Ohio State shirts are out in full swing. I was inspired by Twenty-Something Travel's tips on how to be a good tourist in Washington DC. I know Charleston has a lot of quirks, but here are my tips on how to stay on the … [Read more...] about Are You a Good Tourist or a Bad Tourist?
This Ain’t Your Granddaddy’s Bowen’s
Dock House You probably already knew (by bajillions of posts) that I love Bowen's Island Restaurant. What you may not know is that after a fire in 2006, they are rebuilding to LEED standards. More on that later. On Sunday, my parents and I drove out there so I could show them the progress, … [Read more...] about This Ain’t Your Granddaddy’s Bowen’s
If It’s Good Enough for Alton…
I have lots of news and pictures from this weekend coming up, but I wanted to start this week with one of many items checked off my Charleston list: eating at Jack's Cosmic Dogs. This place had me feeling retro, so I edited the photos in Picnik to match. If you didn't know … [Read more...] about If It’s Good Enough for Alton…