Category Archives: travel

Chicago Guide

Posted on December 30, 2011 by hermyt

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everybody! So, before my Chi-town cred completely runs out, I shall reveal my not-secrets to how I managed to not run out of things to do in the awesome city that is Chicago. (An … Continue reading →

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Photoblog: Midland Edition

Posted on July 10, 2010 by hermyt

As per the requests of mmok and mboyden, here is the (cropped) view of a standard issue sunset off to the left of my balcony here in Midland. Thunderstorm sunsets are breathtaking. One of these days, I will post a … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Arlington National Cemetary

Posted on May 21, 2010 by hermyt

If you asked me to list my top three experiences from my recent trip to DC (not including friends), I would say Capitol Hill, Ray’s Hellburger, and Arlington National Cemetary. I’ll try to write about all three at some point, … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: District of Columbia

Posted on May 10, 2010 by hermyt

Ever wonder what you can do with 5 days, 1 carry-on, a good pair of walking shoes, and a bunch of good friends in DC? I didn’t. But it turns out you can do a whole freaking lot.   Huge … Continue reading →

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In which I vainly attempt to be a food blogger…

Posted on January 13, 2010 by hermyt

Over the Christmas break, I went to my first certifiably fancy-shmancy restaurant in Chicago, Spring, home of Chef Shawn McClain, James Beard Winner 2006.     Generally not the sort of place I dine at, but my good friend wyu … Continue reading →

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PotW: Gateway to the West (and to Whimsy)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by hermyt

If you go to St. Louis, everyone knows you need to see the Arch (and the Mississippi River.)  The Arch is actually quite cool. It’s the first thing you see as you cross the Mississippi into St. Louis (if you … Continue reading →

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