Author Archives: mark

9 Eastern Mediterranean Essentials

Posted on November 13, 2009 by mark

It seems that when Americans get out of the country at all, we tend to gravitate towards a few more comfortable destinations: London, Paris, Western Europe, maybe Australia. So when we decided to take a vacation with some friends, we … Continue reading →

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stories, travel, career

Posted on November 3, 2009 by mark

Just a quick update, I have been writing, just not publishing here much. I sent a couple of short fiction pieces out for publication in the last few weeks, of which one has already been rejected–I’m actually not too surprised, … Continue reading →

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Devil Music

Posted on September 7, 2009 by mark

Johnny Rocck could tell the crowd wasn’t into the show, and if he was honest with himself, he wasn’t either. Rocckstar was a talented band, for sure, but what had really made them a chart-topping phenomenon was their ability to … Continue reading →

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6 Lessons We Learned In Napa

Posted on September 4, 2009 by mark

We learned about more than just wine on our recent trip to the Napa and Sonoma winemaking regions in California. Here are 6 things that stuck with us, even after the headache went away: 1. Hiring a Professional Can Be … Continue reading →

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on vacation

Posted on August 19, 2009 by mark

markdalius.com is on vacation until next week. Hopefully I’ll have some good stories to tell from Napa and Sonoma. See you then! –Mark

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6 Acceptable Wedding Cocktails

Posted on August 12, 2009 by mark

I’ve never been a real wine snob, past the insistence that you serve wine in an actual wine glass (plastic cups don’t count, Dad). But like wine, alcoholic beverages of all kinds have recommended pairing guidelines. I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

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5 Inevitable Home Improvement Hiccups

Posted on August 10, 2009 by mark

I spent the weekend doing a quick and dirty bathroom renovation: new caulk around the tub, new vanity, cleaned-up grout, and a little fresh paint. I’m not a pro, but I know my way around a Home Depot, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Things To Do At Bars: Pub Trivia

Posted on August 7, 2009 by mark

I don’t remember Pub Trivia being a big thing when I was younger, but it’s right up there with intramural kickball and Facebook as the new hotness amongst the “old enough to drink but still wear ironic T-shirts” crowd. Kara … Continue reading →

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7 Words That Deserve a Comeback

Posted on August 5, 2009 by mark

The English language continuously evolves. Sadly, this means that worthy words from times of yore frequently make way for things like “LOL” and “blogosphere.” Here are 7 mostly retired words I’d like to see back in the ring: starch – … Continue reading →

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old content, blog ads

Posted on August 3, 2009 by mark

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’m experimenting with the blog. You may have noticed a few Google ads over on the right-hand column; I’m trying out Google AdSense to see if it’s worthwhile. At best, it will be … Continue reading →

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