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O What A Glorious Sicht

Scotland, UK Burns Night Supper Few events celebrate both a famous poet and a national dish quite like the Scottish celebration that is the Burns Supper. The event is traditionally held on the birthday of “Scotland’s favorite son” and national … Continue reading

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In Defense Of The Twinkie

Deep fried Twinkies How can something so wrong be so right? Just the thought of eating a Twinkie sends a chemically-induced sugar rush up the back of my spine, so what would prompt me to brave the cellophane-wrapped snack that … Continue reading

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Right Is Right And Left Is Wrong

Pasadena, California Fork in the Road The road to life often forks, leaving you to wonder which path to take. At the intersections of Pasadena Avenue and St. John Avenue in Pasadena, California you can only go right, but you … Continue reading

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Camptown Racers Sing This Song

Pasadena, California The Doo Dah Parade What if you lived in Pasadena, California and woke one Sunday morning on New Year’s Day to take in the annual tradition of the Tournament of Roses Parade only to find out that it … Continue reading

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Welcome to The Jungle

Pasadena, California Turtle and kangaroo (Luigi Ortega’s) With Pasadena’s Luigi Ortega’s being located directly across the street from Pasadena Community College, you would expect to see a noisy, college hangout. Sandwiches and pizza come as no surprise, nor does the … Continue reading

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