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I didn’t decide by myself to head to Crete, Greece’s largest island in the southern Aegean, to MedTrek for two months. First I went to pay tribute to, and get some guidance from, the iconic Oracle at Delphi. Circe Read more

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What’s the reaction to "The Idiot and the Odyssey II: Myth, Madness, and Magic on the Mediterranean" e-book published in 2013? What thoughts do Idiot-ic fans and detractors have about The Idiot and his ongoing walk around the Mediterranean Read more

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Why not fall in love with a good book in 2014? Get author and professional wanderer Joel Stratte-McClure's fully interactive and cutting edge e-book, "The Idiot and the Odyssey II: Myth, Madness, and Magic on the Read more
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Where is the Idiot Today?

Amused that his 100-year-old mother color-coordinated her blouse with the bouquet he sent her in March. Spring must be around the corner. Read more

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Confirming that animal-decorated tree trunk carvings, sculptures and totems are the latest art form du jour in Redding, California. Read more

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Why Isn’t The Idiot Eating At La Tour d’Argent In Paris?

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Joel in Featured, Follow The Idiot, Food, France, Idiotic Musings, PR, Style, Travel, Weather | Leave a comment

The Idiot, who lived in Paris for ten years and just rented a pied-à-terre near Luxembourg Gardens, always loved eating at the iconic La Tour d’Argent restaurant with its to-die-for view onto majestic Nôtre Dame Cathedral.

No more. Both the cultural and the culinary treasure are shrouded in scaffolding and closed to the public. One because of fire, the other due to a massive reconstruction project. Read more

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How Does The Idiot Celebrate Baby Gogo’s Second Birthday In Los Angeles?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel in Featured, Follow The Idiot, Food, Idiotic Musings, Style, Travel, USA, Weather | 1 Comment

The Idiot, who is preparing to write The Idiot and the Odyssey IV: Walking Beyond the Mediterranean Sea, dropped into Los Angeles for his grandson Baby Gogo’s second birthday in early May. Read more

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What Didn’t The Idiot See In New York City This Week?

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Joel in Featured, Follow The Idiot, Food, Idiotic Musings, PR, Style, Travel, USA | 2 Comments

The Idiot and his visiting-from-France daughter Sonia didn’t see 1,365,895 places during the week they just spent playing and investing in Manhattan. Read more

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What Advice Did The Idiot Have For Middle Schoolers On Career Day?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Joel in Featured, Follow The Idiot, Idiotic Musings, PR, USA | Leave a comment

Students at Sequoia, The Idiot’s middle school alma mater in Redding (CA) where he graduated in 1962, were treated to this  obviously unrehearsed and uncut video on career day. Read more

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How Did Baby Gaga And Baby Gogo Get Into Stanford University?

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Joel in Featured, Follow The Idiot, Idiotic Musings, PR, Style, Travel, Weather | Leave a comment

Baby Gaga, The Idiot’s 4.55-year-old granddaughter, and Baby Gogo, The Idiot’s 1.92-year-old grandson, became the youngest siblings to be admitted to Stanford University when the school sent out letters of  admission this week. Read more

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