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Rewind (Polentomania) and… help me get a job?

La Roxy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:42:00 +0000

June 8. Day 343.

And the What city am I in? winner is… Anne!! Congratulations, and check your email!

I am in Milano.

To get in touch with the winner, I clicked on her name where she left the comment. Her name led me to her blog, I turn my camera on, where she has published the most [...]

Illegal parking 101: Don’t ask, don’t tell

La Roxy — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:48:00 +0000

June 3. Day 338.

Met up with some friends around 9. Destination: a bar on the water, in time for happy hour. The girl who was driving circled around for a few minutes and, finding nothing — not even an illegal spot tight enough to fit her Mini — moved on to the next neighborhood. Still [...]

Contest announcement

La Roxy — Sun, 31 May 2009 08:27:00 +0000

May 31. Day 335.

It’s Day 335, and you know what that means: Time for another contest!!!

What city am I in?*

Anytime between today and June 7, enter your guess as a comment to this post. Include a nickname so I can notify you if you win.

Only one guess per reader, please.

If there are multiple correct answers, [...]

Share your campfire? Buy a drink with no ID?

La Roxy — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:45:00 +0000

May 24. Day 328.

My idea of a fun mountain getaway involves: cozy cabin, waking up to the sound of woodpeckers outside my window, making waffles for breakfast, going hiking or skiing, stopping for pizza and a drink at the local brewery, taking time to read, write, and think on the lovely backyard deck overlooking a [...]

My fight for freedom of choice

La Roxy — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:56:00 +0000

May 16. Day 320.

I was having brunch at Bleu Boheme, a bistro I’ve never visited before which caught my eye about a year ago. At last, I was sitting in its lovely dining room.

I zeroed in on a bread basket, which comes with either two baguettes or two toasted croissants, fluffy butter, a mix of [...]