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 ›
Travel
Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
Tiny restaurant serves burgers, beer, and history.
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…
When an Online Friend Dies
Facebook has been around long enough that we are facing a new dilemma, online friends that die. My online Facebook friend Deb Walker won’t be the first, and surely not the last. But, how does the online community handle the… Read More ›
The Case of theVintage Mystery Novel
I adore reading classic mystery novels. The old “Agatha Christie” vintage ones. Some of my favorite mystery authors were the favorite authors of Agatha Christie herself. Elizabeth Daly was one of Christie’s favorite authors, and her books hold up well…. Read More ›
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 ›
Hashtag #Hatch Green Chiles Are Here
Summer brings heat. But not all heat comes from the sun. It’s Hatch chile season!
Bath Bomb Toilet Bowl Cleaner!
I was given a Lush bath bomb, which was wonderful… until I went to get out of the bath and saw I was covered in glitter. My tub was also covered in glitter. Glitter was invented by the Devil (it’s… Read More ›
Good (?) Morning Hair!
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
The internet and social media allow us to control our image. While the Kardashians have stylists, plastic surgeons, and trainers, the average person has a phone with an app that can “fix” your image. We…
Douglas Cuddle Toys Keene
I recently moved to Keene New Hampshire, and I’ve enjoyed learning more about the history of this town that predates the history of the United States. Keene is a very old town, known for manufacturing everything from hats to glassware…. Read More ›
