Category Archives: Out & About!
Rob’s Bistro
A few weeks ago, Mr. S.G. and I went to the Shakespeare Theatre to see Othello. While it wasn’t my favorite production ever (perhaps Kenneth Branagh and Lawrence Fishburne forever shaped the way I envision the Moor and Iago) it … Continue reading
Plum on Park
I woke up this morning to a pool of sunshine streaming through the windows; a crisp, autumnal breeze; and Donna Summer being blasted from the hair salon downstairs at 7:30 a.m. It was clearly the perfect weather for my favorite meal, … Continue reading
Super Sonic
This weekend, for the first time ever, I went to a drive-in burger place. Yes, gentle readers, I went to Sonic. And I have just one question. Where have you been all my life, Sonic? From the moment we pulled … Continue reading
A Blais of Glory
As a confirmed procrastinator, my life’s motto is often better late than never. And so it goes with this post, which I couldn’t quite get around to penning until now. Two weeks ago, my sister and I put on short … Continue reading
Dining in Reykjavik
On our first night in Iceland, I wanted to ease Mr. S.G. in to the Reykjavik dining scene. With that in mind, we decided to try Geysir Bistro & Bar. It was located in the center of town, right next … Continue reading
Giddy Up to the Blue Lagoon
There were three things on my “must-do” list for Iceland: a dip in the Blue Lagoon, riding an Icelandic horse, and seeing the Northern Lights. Two out of three isn’t bad, right? We started our Icelandic adventures with a trip … Continue reading
Kaffi in Iceland
You knew this post was coming. I begin all mornings in a bleary-eyed fugue state, fumbling for my clothes and keys and blinking like Punxsutawny Phil taking in his first rays of sun. The day’s first sip of coffee rouses … Continue reading
Starvacious Gal Stays: Reykjavik
Mr. S.G. and I stayed at the Centerhotel Thingholt in Reykjavik, and it was a great choice. This was the most snow we saw during our trip, and it melted by the next day. This poem was a cozy greeting … Continue reading
Starvacious Gal: Reykjavik Edition!
Greeting, teeming millions! To those who correctly guessed Iceland as my super-secret international vacation destination, I commend you. And your knowledge of a place where you’re the most likely to discover a land where the shark is rotten (see hakarl) … Continue reading
Where in the World is Starvacious Gal?
I have a confession to make, teeming millions. Right now, I’m in a foreign locale, sampling new and unknown tidbits and immersing myself in a foreign culture. But where? Here are a few hints about my location: 1. It has … Continue reading
I Need a Hero
Although I typically spend my work-day lunches eating leftovers or frozen low-cal meals in the break room, on occasion I will break free from the constraints of the courthouse for an hour and explore more interesting food options. A few … Continue reading
A Plea for the Arts
Scene 1 A lonely soap box sits in the center of an empty room. Before it, a microphone. Enter Starvacious Gal. Ahem. Is this thing on? Greetings, teeming millions of Starvacious Gal readers. I have neglected you shamefully during my … Continue reading