Tips and tricks

Break Down at the Playground

by Shailia 17 November 2009
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Little Jack Little Jack didn’t need a push. Impetus. Dizzy on the up-rush, he ran in. First see, first play. To the jungle gym. Up the middle grid, to the tip top. Hinged knee swings like open doors. Hair flying round. Smiles seem like frowns. World upside down. To the wobbly thing. Horse on a [...]

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Shailia’s 10 Point Travel Strategy

by Shailia 26 August 2009

These days, I spend a lot of time in airplanes, taxis and hotels. Tomorrow, I’ll be on an early flight to Vienna. Before I go, I thought I’d jot down my routine strategy for preparing, packing and dressing for mid-length trips. Maybe you’ll find something useful. D-day = Departure day / P-day = Packing day [...]

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