Category Archives: Trippy Trips (On the road and overseas, things to see along the way)

Val’s Big Adventure

The Tim Burton exhibit at LACMA, Ray’s and Stark Bar Los Angeles CA If Tim Burton was a band he’d undoubtedly be Pink Floyd – the nonsensical absurdity of Syd Barrett folded into the childhood angst and lament of Roger … Continue reading

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Gringo Star

South of the Border Hamer, South Carolina Mention the phrase “South of the Border’ and thoughts turn to Mexican border towns catering to American tourists with local cuisine and cheap handmade crafts for sale. Hamer, South Carolina’s South of the … Continue reading

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Dude, Let’s Go Bowling

World’s Largest Bowling Pin Tampa, Florida The prime target in any bowling alley lane is the 1 (or head) pin. A straight smack to the head pin generally sends the remaining pins screaming to the back of the lane in … Continue reading

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I Love L.A.

Los Angeles’ Historic Core District I have to wonder why many writers in Los Angeles have a fixation and focus on whatever is new as opposed to the fascinating remnants of the old guard. Although historically there is not much … Continue reading

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Roll The Bones

McRib McDonald’s worldwide (when available) From a culinary standpoint, I like to walk on the wild side. It was inevitable that I had to eventually consume the UMO (Unidentified Meat-like Object) that is well known to billions as the McRib. … Continue reading

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