On November 2, 2017, I stood in a long line outside the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. I was wondering if the line was always this long, or if there was something else going on inside. Madrid has the trifecta of famous art museums that are within walking distance from each other. There’s the Prado, which […]
The Crowned Coronavirus – The Pageant Crown You Do Not Want to Wear!
With the emerging infectious disease threat to the world, Coronavirus, or COVID-19, coming at us fast, there is still a lot that the scientists do not know and may not know for some time. Instead we are at the mercy of infectious disease specialists who can only speculate how to try and slow this down […]
The Holidays Are Coming So It’s Time We Talk About—POOP!
After a long break I am back with some new stories for you! Poop. See above. Yes, you heard me. I said poop. Since we are getting closer to the holidays it’s only fitting that I discuss with you Spain’s obsession with the holidays and poop. It’s appropriate that these two items go together, don’t […]
Iridology… (what your eyes have to say about it)
If you look up the term Iridology these days online, you’ll see a barrage of evidence-based literature disregarding it as any kind of real science. It might even be referred to as quackery. Considered part of an alternative practice and a naturopathic approach, many still consider the “reading” of your eyes an important and worthy […]
The Stress of…Stuff
It’s not that you have to live off the grid. It’s not even about not having nice things. But somewhere out there, we got lost in our consumerism and materialism and while doing that, we got more and more unhappy. The movement that is called “minimalism” became an interest of mine in the year 2010, […]
Welcome to the Beginning
I was a neurotic, curious child who grew up to be a neurotic, curious adult. When, as a child, I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I responded, “interesting”. I hope you enjoy the blog. Love, Crazy Madeline
The Smørrebrød…Perhaps the Most Instagrammable Sandwich Ever Created
Some people don’t feel that the food you eat has to be particularly pretty or photo worthy, but then there is something to be said for food stylists who make their living doing just that. Even without help from a stylist, some cultures have a natural flair to their cuisine which makes the food […]
Getting Your Rocks Off in Las Vegas
After you’ve gotten your drink-on, and have sobered up, it’s time to finally leave the Strip. There’s more to Las Vegas than the Strip, my friends, and this may capture your interest. About 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, there lies a huge art installation out in the middle of nowhere. Follow Interstate […]
Amos Rex (Note: This is no dinosaur…)
Helsinki, Finland was never on my radar as a “bucket-list” destination but when I found myself in Stockholm, Sweden and realized that Helsinki was just a short jump from there, I decided to check it out. What I found there was a vibe that was edgy, hip and modern. I had great food. Everyone […]
A Low Tech Spray Gun (and you’ll never believe what’s inside)
Earlier this year the FDA approved a new technology for treating burn injuries. It is a system which takes a small piece of a patient’s skin and creates a suspension and then sprays it onto a burn injury, delivering the cells required to regenerate brand new tissue. No, this isn’t an episode of Black Mirror. […]