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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Dublin bits

Greeting from rainy Dublin!
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I arrived today around 10am. I hopped on an AirLink bus, which is a double-decker. I loved sitting on the second level, watching the city through the glass windows.
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My hotel wasn't very far from the bus stop. Thank goodness. I was lugging around three bags. I usually only travel with two bags, but I had to bring along copies of my book to sell (hopefully!) at the Cork Spring Poetry Festival.
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Look at me, Ma! I'm selling books. Ha.
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I checked into my hotel, which is on Fleet Street. Then I took a nap. I needed a few hours of rest! I can't sleep on planes. I spent the flight watching episodes of "The Big Bang Theory" and listening to David Bowie.
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Dublin is a lovely city. Even in the rain. I spent the afternoon walking around. Taking a few pics.
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I had the most amazing Irish stew at a pub. When I didn't finish my Guinness, the bartender gave me a dirty look. Oops!
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More soon!


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Winter Bits

12 degrees, people!
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I need to buy something to cover my ears. A scarf wrapped around my ears isn't cutting it.
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Columbia University = beautiful campus. I enjoyed walking around after I finished teaching yesterday.
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My new joy? Hot coffee.
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It's a shame there's no snow on the ground.
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I want to build a poet snowman. Instead of coal, I would use small turds for the eyes. Ha.
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