Category Archives: Travel

Terrorist Attack at Manchester Concert Kills 22

Posted on May 23, 2017 by theurbanllama

An explosion rocked concertgoers exiting a performance by pop star Ariana Grande Monday night in Manchester, England, killing 22 people and injuring 59. The blast at Manchester Arena occurred around 10:35 PM in a foyer outside the main performance space. … Continue reading →

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Haymarket Whiskey Bar Clears Away The Blues

Posted on May 15, 2017 by theurbanllama

After a particularly soul crushing day of corporate consulting, I wasn’t prepared to immediately hop on the expressway for the evening commute home. I had too much anxiety and aggravation built up. These demons needed exorcising first, otherwise I risked … Continue reading →

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Sleeping with the Fishes at Georgia Aquarium

Posted on April 23, 2017 by theurbanllama

My main purpose for being in Atlanta was to attend the Radiohead concert Saturday night, but with six hours till showtime I wanted to explore a small corner of what this impressive city had to offer. Factoring in that I … Continue reading →

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Biscuits Aplenty at Atlanta Breakfast Club

Posted on April 17, 2017 by theurbanllama

Waking up Saturday morning on the 14th floor of the W Hotel in Atlanta I had the distinct feeling of anticipation, akin to the one customary on Christmas morning. Radiohead would take the stage at Philips Arena in 10-hours. Between … Continue reading →

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Atlanta’s Noble Fin Hits the Spot

Posted on April 10, 2017 by theurbanllama

Regardless of good intentions, rarely do I manage to depart my house on a road trip as early as anticipated. Maia and I had taken Friday off and were driving to Atlanta to see Radiohead on April 1 at Philips … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Rage Make For A Wednesday Drive to Cincinnati

Posted on October 12, 2016 by theurbanllama

Coming into the office last Wednesday I had talked myself into staying home on a weeknight. But by mid-morning I was twitchy from spending the past three hours spinning around in my office chair faking there was work. It became … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Katrina Turns 11 as Louisiana Continues Climate Change Battle

Posted on August 28, 2016 by theurbanllama

Today marks 11 years since I packed up my wife, cat and belongings from our condo on Poeyfarre Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans and evacuated. Some 20 hours later, on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made … Continue reading →

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Forecastle 2016 Goes VIP Hitting Occasional High Note

Posted on July 18, 2016 by theurbanllama

Honest truth, I wasn’t planning to attend the 2016 Forecastle music festival. Several of the scheduled headliners played Louisville recently, and the bottom of the lineup wasn’t swaying me to spend a valuable weekend sweltering under an overpass. My plans … Continue reading →

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Jurassic Quest A Dinosaur-ific Time

Posted on May 22, 2016 by theurbanllama

As winter crept along, the baby and I needed a day-trip to get outside the house for a little air. Isabella has a fondness of scary things in general and dinosaurs in particular, so when Jurassic Quest came to the … Continue reading →

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Plenty of fun to be had on Kentucky Derby Day

Posted on May 16, 2016 by theurbanllama

With blue skies and mild temperatures, all in attendance at the annual Governor’s Downtown Derby Celebration in Frankfort were free to enjoy the preamble to the 142nd Run for the Roses, and focus on food, drinks and fun. The event … Continue reading →

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