It’s Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, whatever you want to call it. Back home the last day before Lent is better known as Shrove Tuesday, or more accurately best known as Pancake Day. A day dedicated to pancakes? What could be better? Alas, I won’t get to enjoy my parents’ delicious…
Interview 29: Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln
The newest dinner interview is quite historical. Last month I sat down for a meal with Michael Krebs and Debra Ann Miller. They tour the country impersonating (or “presenting” in official speak) Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd in a 60-minute educational play. Click here to find out more…
Updates With Strangers
A brief post to update on a few strangers. First, local DC politician Bryan Weaver is running in the election for the city’s at-large council seat. Read my dinner interview with Bryan for a rather comprehensive overview of his life story, and find out the reasons why he got involved…
Interview 28: On The Radio
The first dinner interview of 2011 is here, hooray. While I was back in England for a wonderful three-week stint over Christmas and early January, I had the chance to interview BBC radio and television presenter Zeb Soanes. Go crazy with your mouse and click here or on the picture…
Come Dine With Me
My first dinner interview outside the States is coming next week. While all three of you loyal readers wait anxiously for that article, take a peek at my recently updated travel plans. This year I’ll be visiting Boston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Montreal, Canada. If you live in any…
Twittering About Something
So I joined Twitter today. Exciting life that I lead, eh? Click here or on the above picture to see my Twitter page and follow me, as the kids say on the Interwebs. I can’t promise any earth-shattering revelations through the magic of a 140-character message on Twitter, but I’ll…
Happy New Year
Happy 2011 to this site’s devoted readers. I’m very grateful for you both. Nothing in the way of major news or articles today, other than to let you know of an update to my travel plans. They’re rather few and far between at the moment, but if you live in…
Merry Christmas (From Lars)
My Christmas cards to you wonderful readers are in the mail. Take my word for it. While you wait in anticipation — and inevitable disappointment when you realize my claim about sending you a card is a lie — click away at the picture above to see a festive card…
Interview 27: Talking About Tattoos
Told you there was a new interview coming. Click here to learn about the life of Paul Roe, a tattoo artist living with his wife and son in Washington, DC. Paul doesn’t make any old tattoos. He specializes in what he describes as “haute tattoos” — unique images that will…
Whatever Happened To…?
There’s a new article coming in the next few days, promise. In the meantime, here are a few updates on some of the strangers I’ve interviewed for this site: — Author Kyle Michel Sullivan has had some of his books banned from sale on Amazon — Looking for Christmas cards?…