Author Archives
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Memorial Day in Europe
Long ago my family and I lived in Europe. My husband’s work was there and we have stayed in touch with many of our friends. He received an email from a wonderful woman that helped him with his French, Nada…. Read More ›
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A Candle in the Dark, for these Dark Times
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
Now is a time for symbols that have a practical meaning. After the election of Donald Trump, my first fear was for those most at risk. I’ll be fine. I am old. My children are… -
Trump’s Wall
So I think we’ve tried to avoid politic here on the TDG site, but an example of just how crazy things have become was related to me recently. A friend had lunch with his conservative co workers, and the WALL… Read More ›
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Fashions Rule, not Fashion Rules!
By Parker Wilde The Ultimate Yet Very Concise Fashion Rule Book We all know people who have gained weight (gasp!) at one or more points in their lives. This is very unfortunate … but not for the reasons that you’re… Read More ›
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Expensive Hair
When I was young I couldn’t afford a hair cut. I has this gorgeous long long hair. A boyfriend convinced me to cut it as he said it made me look too “Hippy”. Nice guy, but bad at giving hair… Read More ›
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Quality Qualters
People assume it takes millions or billions to be able to collect art. We all have images of collectors quietly raising numbered paddles ,or nodding their head, as they bid in million dollar increments at Sotheby’s auction house. It’s… Read More ›
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Coloring Book Masters-Stay in the Lines!
I recently moved to a new town, and found myself in the position of needing to make new friends. Of course, I have my wonderful internet friends (that I consider family) and my husband. Still I had lived over 25… Read More ›
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Decorating and Gifting with POSTCARDS!
I wasn’t born in New England, but I have lived here long enough to have picked up the Yankee habit of thrift. This was especially important, as I also picked up the Yankee habit of expensively educating my children. So,… Read More ›
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Paper Bag Popcorn!
Bern the Bunny enjoys a good snack as much as anyone, and decided to share with our readers how to make popcorn that is not only cheap but also good for you. While recent studies show breathing in fumes… Read More ›
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Pecos vs. Hillsborough: Crappy Places to Be From Smackdown!
Editor note: We have a little series called “Crappy Places to Be From” that pokes a stick at little dying towns with few redeeming qualities, and where TripAdvisor or Yelp often shows “Subway” in the top 5 restaurants in town…. Read More ›
Two Different Girls 