December 8, 2010: Tokyo Travel Day #2 – Sushi Breakfast! Roppongi! Desserts! And lots of walking!

The great thing about traveling from west to east is that the jet lag actually works in your favor.  You're exhausted by 10:00 p.m. but up and ready to go by 6:00 a.m.  Or, in Ivon's case this morning, 5:00 a.m.  As an added bonus, he didn't need to waste time deciding what to wear because, as…

October 19, 2008: My Monthly Costco Rant

As far as boneheaded decisions go, it ranked right up there. I honestly don’t know what I was thinking. I mean, seriously, the rules aren‘t exactly set in stone but it‘s common sense. Don’t climb into the zoo’s lion exhibit. Don’t hang candles off a real Christmas tree. And, for Godsake, don’t agree to accompany…