Recent Posts - page 25
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Friday Fun Flick! Postal Uniforms in Malta
This guy was delivering mail while we walked along a side street in Valletta, Malta. He was rather grouchy, and didn’t appear to like us walking along the street while he wove back and forth across the narrow lane. He… Read More ›
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Coffee in Croatia
One of the first things you learn about the Croatian people is that they really like their coffee. The second thing you learn is why they serve it in such little cups. I’m sort of an average coffee drinker. I… Read More ›
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A Fish Called Ravioli, by Tim Walker
On the 13th of September 1952 my father Dick Walker, caught a fish, and it changed the life of our family. The fish in question was a common carp and it weighed exactly 44 pounds. It was a world… Read More ›
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When Friends Know What You Like
It’s good to have friends that understand what you like. They send you pictures they know you will enjoy. They send gifts that are thoughtful and show they know your interests. They know what kinds of foods you might like… Read More ›
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Pretzel Bread!
The newest thing in American fast food seems to be pretzel bread! Wendy’s has a new burger featuring a bun of pretzel, and Sonic has a pretzel hot dog bun. The bun is of course soft pretzel in nature, but… Read More ›
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Friday fun flick for Ellie! Jabberwock!
This rare color version of a Tenniel illustration of the Jabberwocky is for our good friend Ellie. She is a wonderful librarian and also an Alice expert! I hope she enjoys it! Related articles Jabberwocky: Dialogue With Attitude… (alienorajt.wordpress.com) Jabberwocky… Read More ›
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Adoption Blues, or Children Don’t Give a Crap About Your Good Intentions
I’ve worked at several preschools over the years. I’ve also worked with children up through 8th grade. When you are a parent, not a teacher, you see preschool just for the years your child is there. Then you move on… Read More ›
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Finding Vrh in Croatia
When you’re VERY hungry in a foreign country, and have a long drive ahead of you, you’re willing to stop and eat almost anything. Sometimes, that turns out to be a very good thing. Elaine and I had spent the… Read More ›
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Who Doesn’t Love Maps?
I have to admit i love maps, and I found a blog that features maps (there are many of them I am told) You can spend hours exploring strangemaps. I decided to look around to see if I have any… Read More ›
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Maryland Crabs, When I Would Supply Dinner for Free
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Happy Birthday to An Awesome Young Man
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Food ›
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Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
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#Hatch Green Chiles Are (Nearly) Here
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Friday Fun ›
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French Bread or French Toast for your Poodle (or other dog)
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Weird and Wonderful Summer Cocktails – Friday Fun
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Friends ›
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Not a Good Day
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Visiting New Hampshire, and Gathering Wool
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Explaining the NSC, from a former staffer
January 30, 2017
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Top Ten Searches Which Find our Blog!
November 24, 2014
History ›
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Memorial Day in Europe
May 29, 2017
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Decorating and Gifting with POSTCARDS!
January 16, 2016
Science ›
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The Gravy Train for Women in STEM
November 3, 2021
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Sex education….science vs. religion
January 27, 2015
Skeptic ›
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Where I Listen to Crazy Conspiracy Theory Show So You Don’t Have To
October 18, 2015
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I’m Going to TAM. I Hope You Are, Too.
May 14, 2015
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Canned Hams and Other Hobbies
July 16, 2021
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Flying After COVID-19
May 25, 2020
Work and Jobs ›
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A Day in the Life of an Engineering Director
February 5, 2015
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The People You Meet in the Library, Part 1
September 29, 2014