Enjoying my Beer

Escape from LA

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April 3rd 2008
After a final burst of convention floor frenzy, packing a box of business clothes and literature for shipping home, it was back to the hotel for departure. The beginning of a nine day vacation had arrived. The freeways the GPS chose to route me out of town lacked diamond commuter lanes. Nonetheless, traffic flowed smoothly after a noon departure. Did I mention that drivers hauls ass down her ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more