I’ll take an unagi roll, some tuna nigiri, and a side of lies, please.

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When you attempt to envision a writer, I imagine many of you see a quirky recluse, hunched over a desk in some cabin, crumpled paper strewn about as they obsessively work on the next great American novel. But writing is so much more.

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Living in or near a big city has its perks, but one big drawback is the light pollution, which obscures the glorious night sky. The International Dark Sky Association has designated spots around the world as “Dark Sky Parks,” meaning they offer an exceptional view of the stars.

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Web: Part of having an authentic experience when you travel is seeing how locals really live, including what they eat. EatWith helps you find local hosts, who range in experience from at-home cooks to professional chefs, who want to cook you a memorable meal while you visit their city.

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Yesterday was officially Pandemonium Day! All last week, every day was Pandemonium Day for me! Daughter #2 and her husband, their three cats and their rabbit stayed with us for 11 days between apartments. We are normally two adults and two Dobermans. It was...yeah. That. They left Tuesday and I was never so glad to get my house back, but I rather fancied I looked like the cat in the picture there ^ for the 11 days we were all in the same house together.

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