I’m sitting in a pretty sketchy Ramada Inn in Roanoke, Virginia wishing I were back in Annapolis, or in New Orleans, or somewhere that isn’t Roanoke, Virginia. It might not be the lost colony, but it’s definitely lost in… somewhere.
Today I decided to skip the majority of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia to [...]

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[Written on March 25, 2008, but published once I left the hotel.]
Yesterday someone asked where I was staying in Annapolis and I responded, “the O’Callaghan downtown.” He said, “You’re really doing it right.” So here’s what I’m going to say…
Nah. The location is the only reason I’m here. The room I’m [...]

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This morning I explored Annapolis Towne/Harbour Centre and the nearby mall. They’re constructing these massive town homes in Parole, a suburb west of Annapolis. I had breakfast/lunch at Subway, then hit Caffe Pronto for some coffee. The Caffe Pronto near my hotel closes very early, but because it was recommended, I made [...]

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