The new Brattleboro Food Co-op has just opened. The old one I have very fond memories of. Vegan company coming? You simple go to the deli and everything is clearly marked. “Glad Corn” is still one of my favorite snacks,… Read More ›
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The N-word, pets, and do the British get a pass?
My husband and I were recently watching the move “The Dam Busters” on Netflix. This is the story of the brave men of the RAF, who using a radically new and for the most part untried method, bombed dam sites… Read More ›
My daughter tells a joke
This is one of my favorite photographs of my daughter, Evelyn. She is travelling in Jordan, on her way to one of her favorite places, Petra. Evelyn is a seasoned traveler, at a young teenager she went to school in… Read More ›
Pictures of the Unusual – May 2012
Strange or interesting things I’ve seen lately: You often see these racks at hotels. They are full of colorful brochures on local activities. I found this in a small airport that is used by general aviation pilots. Some of the… Read More ›
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Hiking near Lake Franklin Pierce is always lovely. The roads are dirt, and shady. Cars are few, but there is one truck I am always happy to see. No one quite knows when this…
Richard Feynman and James Randi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDvu6wz9qF4 James Randi (the Amaz!ng Randi) is a family friend, and well known critical thinker and skeptic. He leads not only a very interesting life, but also is a most incredible storyteller about that life. I am sharing here a… Read More ›
A Parisian frog asked me “What?” after rejection…
Springtime in Paris is synonymous with love. Or is it? Here a sad Parisian suitor asks me “What?” (probably “What went wrong?”) after he is rejected. Monsieur Grenouille lives a happy life at the Jardins du Plantes, where tourists and locals… Read More ›
…why you should always read those wee cards at museums
I have been known to open and close a museum, meaning I show up waiting to be let in and they have to kick me out. I’ve worked in a museum environment and I know that it takes more than… Read More ›
Evolution… a love poem
I am a huge fan of the wonderful Martin Gardner. Sadly he is no longer with us, but his many books continue to give all his fans many hours of pleasure. I was reading his book, “Order and Surprise“, when… Read More ›
I’m a bad bad friend (again!)
I promised Naomi that I would wake up bright and early and post the draft of her latest blog. However, I am a BAD FRIEND. WordPress doesn’t want to allow me to post drafts saved by my dear friend. WordPress… Read More ›
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