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Month: November 2018

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Movember & Men’s Health: Thanksgiving, Indeed

November 22, 2018 Ron Donoho 0

No sense burying the lead or creating false drama: My annual checkup reveals that I don’t have cancer. That’s a tasty plate of comfort food for the long Thanksgiving weekend. […]

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Hotels That Give Back: Charity Efforts Around the World

November 17, 2018 Ron Donoho 0

In the spirit of the holidays, take a sprawling tour of hotel properties and chains around the world that are doing positive things for charities and making an effort to give back to the community. […]

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Movember at the Halfway Point: Time to Flash Your Stache

November 15, 2018 Ron Donoho 1

It’s November 15, which means we’re halfway through Movember. It’s that time of the month for well-intentioned mustache growers to bite their upper lips as the itchiness factor becomes a daily concern. […]

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Air Travel: Best Airports for a Long Layover

November 10, 2018 Ron Donoho 0

What are the best airports for a long layover?  Like the Boy Scouts say, “be preapred.” Sometimes a long layover is expected; other times a flight delay can unexpectedly strand you in an airport for hours. The silver lining to […]

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Fly Smart

November 3, 2018 Ron Donoho 0

In 2017, I was one of 50-million-plus people in the United States traveling to be with family during Thanksgiving. It’s the busiest time of the year in airports—but with planning and pluck it’s possible to manage the stress that comes with air travel. […]

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Shave The Date: Kicking Off Movember 2018

November 1, 2018 Ron Donoho 2

Here we grow, again. Movember 2018. On the first day of November, participating Mo Bros honor the “Shave The Date” tradition with a clean-shaven face. For the next 30 days we grow Mo’s (mustaches). These fuzzy face billboards become conversation starters. […]

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Essays

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    Confessions of a Hotel Shampoo Mini Bottle Collector
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    Many Hands Farm: Family-Style, Farm-to-Table Dining
    August 26, 2019 0
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