Monthly Archives: September 2011

Irrational Brand Loyalty

Posted on September 27, 2011 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

As I eat my mid-morning snack (Jif on a spoon), I recall the first spring break that I visited my Dad in his new apartment and he had the gall to make me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with … Continue reading →

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Smooth Sailing – Surviving a Seven Night Cruise

Posted on September 21, 2011 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I just returned from an eight-day, seven-friend, four-island cruise through the Western Caribbean on the Carnival Legend; and a week later I’m still suffering the lingering havoc that multi-course meals, endless sun, and sixteen smuggled-in bottles of wine can wreak … Continue reading →

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Stuff Frequent Travelers Wish We Knew

Posted on September 13, 2011 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

Over the shouts of, “Shoes off! Laptops out! No liquids!” from our TSA buddies, you can sometimes hear the under-breath rants of disgruntled travelers admonishing the woman with a ginormous tube of self-tanner or the gentleman with three pockets full … Continue reading →

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