http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com a blog by jason mcfarland Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:40:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Favorite Quote so Far:  "Can you tell me any good restaurants around the hostel?" "For you? Everything is better than the food you get in America." Yeah, you gotta love the Italians. And do you want to know the funny thing? The pizzeria the receptionist pointed me towards was entirely staffed by ... http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com/2007/10/10/a-relaxing-holiday-in-florence-italy/ I’m in America, sitting in the Atlanta airport, on the Internet. Wireless. Weird. And I’m about to say goodbye to the United States again. I think I was ready to do that a few days ago, but I’m glad I got to connect with so many friends and family. I ... http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com/2006/04/04/culture-shocked/ Do you notice anything disturbing about this picture, besides the slightly surprised look on Kurt’s face? No? How about now? Would a close-up help? Last week I was in Ireland with two friends of mine, Joost and Kurt, and for several days we noticed a large number of men walking around Dublin in kilts. ... http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com/2006/03/15/things-you-wish-you%e2%80%99d-never-seen/ Crisp air…gloved hands thrust deep into coat pockets…cars rushing past. I leaned against the same signpost, waited for the same bus, that I had countless times before. Nothing had changed. But. Everything. Had. Changed. I didn’t live there anymore. Ireland was no longer my home. But, then again, Amsterdam will soon cease to be home as ... http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com/2006/03/13/he-did-not-have-a-home/ This morning I walked to the Shelter. I don’t normally walk to work, especially so early in the morning. But my bike apparently has a unique nozzle, which needs a unique pump, to put air in the tire. I didn’t know that until this morning. So I walked. When one walks ... http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com/2006/03/07/surreal-moments-in-amsterdam/ Rather than see the "Hello World!" generic intro post on my brand-new blog, I'd rather put up a blandâ€â€?but all-mineâ€â€?post instead. So here 'tis. Let the games begin. http://carpetbag.voxtropolis.com/2006/03/04/lets-see-what-happens/