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[Lisbon, Portugal, May 6, 2025] My second day in Portugal was also a workday, so I had limited time to sightsee. I waited for Teddy to arrive (a whole day late!), then I headed out for the Belem district of Lisbon. I was itching to see central Lisbon but I knew I wouldn’t have enough time. It would have to wait for the tail end of my trip when I’d have 2… Read More
[Lisbon, Portugal, May 5, 2025] I had already planned all my travel for 2025 when, in November 2024, my friend Maria suggested we go to the Portuguese island of Madeira. Our other friend, Teddy, who lives in San Francisco, was on board. What else could I do besides say yes? We eventually figured out an itinerary. It was slightly different for everyone but included Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley and Madeira. Somehow,… Read More
[Atlanta, GA, Apr 6-10, 2025] My conference took place over the next few days. Conference registration was on Sunday, which meant we had to man the registration desk and hand out badges. I knew I was going to be stuck inside all day, so I decided to take a walk to Piedmont Park first thing in the morning. If Piedmont Park reminds you of Central Park in NYC, it’s not a coincidence…. Read More
[Waxhaw, NC / Greenville, SC / Athens, GA, Apr 2-3, 2025] I worked for the first half of the week and even moved locations. On Wednesday, I picked up my rental car from the airport and drove to Waxhaw, NC, a suburb on the south side of Charlotte, where my friend Lena lives. You might recall our visit to her house in October 2023. Unfortunately, we both had to work that day,… Read More
[Phoenix, AZ, Feb 22 – Mar 1, 2025,] Are you’re running low on vacation days and/or live in a colder climate? Spending a week in Phoenix, AZ while working from there can be a great way to soak up some vitamin D without putting a dent in your PTO balance. That’s exactly what we did when we found ourselves in Phoenix for a Saturday night wedding in February 2025. We extended our… Read More
