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 ›
History
Explaining the NSC, from a former staffer
I asked permission from my friend, Dr. Hal Bidlack, ( USAF Lt. Col – Ret.), to share this, from a post he made on Facebook on January 30, 2017. From his bio: He has a diverse background in academia, politics,… Read More ›
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 ›
Pencils: My Magnificent Obsession
Writing has never been one of my strong points. I always wait until the last minute to get started on essays and I’ve started countless personal journals that have never seen more than three entries. Ironically, I’ve had an… Read More ›
The Pastry War of 1838: Franco-Mexican War, or Great Tequila Bar? It’s Both!
Under the category “little known battles that you would not know about unless you were a history buff or lived in that country”, I bring you The Pastry War, or la guerra de los pasteles as it is known in… Read More ›
Memorial Day on the Boston Commons
I spent a week on the College of Curiosity field trip “European America” last week, and was in Boston on Memorial Day weekend. Our tour, led by fellow 2DG blogger Jeff Wagg, included a walk through the gorgeous Boston parks,… Read More ›
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below We are the Dead. Short days ago We… Read More ›
Friday Flick: Thanks for Serving
My relative from Maryland in his uniform. Civil War, we aren’t sure if he’s the one we have a few letters from or not, so unsure of his name. (any suggestions what the ribbon means?) WWI, have cigar, will travel!… Read More ›
Visiting the Ruins in Pula, Croatia
After my trip to Croatia last month (wow, has it only been a month?), I can now claim that I’ve been to three Roman amphitheaters. Archeological research has found signs of Homo erectus going back to possibly 1 million years… Read More ›
Parisian Doors, or what to do when you are broke and in Paris
I love travelling to Paris, but am always on a budget. While I allow myself one bit of vintage glass from my favorite shop in the Marais district, if I have time to just be a Flâneur, I give myself a… Read More ›