Archives for May 2006

Visiting Stonehenge? Eat At Reeve The Baker!

May 27, 2006 by Danny Sullivan

Saturday is Reeve’s day for us here in Wiltshire. That is, our weekly visit to Reeve The Baker. While I sorely miss not being able to swing by a Taco Bell for a seven layer burrito, finding Reeve’s was an unexpected treasure when we moved here eight years ago. If you’re heading by to see […]

Tour Stonehenge The Right Way — Private Access

May 23, 2006 by Danny Sullivan

The first time I saw Stonehenge, I figured it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now I live five miles from it and see it on a regular basis, out the window of my car whenever I drive into town. I’ve also taken plenty of visitors to see the stones, plus watched others arrive for viewings. I’ll […]

The OC’s Psycho Orange County Geography

May 3, 2006 by Danny Sullivan

OK, I’ve accepted the fact that it takes hours for characters in the OC to drive from Newport Beach to Laguna Beach, when they are only 10 minutes apart. I’ve suspended disbelief over the piers in Newport Beach bearing no relation to reality. I’ve learned that one can apparently walk from Pelican Hill where the […]

The Melting Pot Versus The Salad Bowl

May 3, 2006 by Danny Sullivan

I was in Canada last week and had an interesting talk with my cab driver on the way back to the airport about immigration and integration of different cultures. His key misconception was over the idea that America is all about the “melting pot,” where all cultures are mixed together into one. I got the […]