Posts from the ‘Other Downtowns’ category

Reviews of trips to other downtowns!

Girl Rising review

Last night I saw the wonderful film, Girl Rising (at the Carolina Theater in Durham). It’s a hybrid—part documentary, part recreated stories—that shares the real-life experiences of…

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10 things to do in Miami

I just got back from Miami! A group of us took my sister to South Beach for a pre-wedding bachelorette trip for four days. We got a lot…

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10 things we learn from taking a vacation

10. The sun is a gift. Work, play, eat, and bathe in it. 9. Not checking in (email, Facebook, voicemail, etc.) gives us the same sense of freedom in our…

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A trip to Miami before a downtown wedding

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah. Miami, uh, uh. South Beach, bringin the heat. Before my sister, Kim, marries a wonderful guy, Matt, in June, we’re headed with a few other…

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Bele Chere 2011 Roundup

Bele Chere did not disappoint. On the contrary, it seemed to enlighten and educate more than in previous years. Friday, we enjoyed a leisurely walk before…

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Bele Chere 2011

The downtown dame and crew are on our way to Bele Chere in Asheville… and man, does it feel good. Raleigh is much more appreciated when…

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Guest-City Post: One of Greensboro’s Greatest Charms, Suds & Duds

A friend texted me the other day and asked, “Where’s the closest laundry mat?” Since there wasn’t one nearby that rung a bell and thus I…

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