Recent Posts - page 27
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Happy Halloween! Pass the Sunscreen!
Today at the grocery store and saw, Halloween candy. An entire aisle of Halloween candy. It’s still August. I went to the craft store, Halloween crafts and decor galore. Target, Halloween costumes and decor. I know that Halloween is the… Read More ›
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Bonding with your BFFs
You’ll have to forgive me a bit of self-indulgence here, because this post is all about me. And how much I love my friends. A few years ago, right after I bought my current home, I asked a few of… Read More ›
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Preschoolers know Picasso
When I teach very young children art, it is not just finger paints and markers. Children understand and respond to art at a very early age. They have a very sophisticated appreciation, until they let their parents and society convince… Read More ›
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Elvis and His Tacos – Friday Fun Flicks
From a local restaurant. Sadly, they don’t serve peanut butter-banana sandwiches, but they do make a mean margarita. Related articles The Bacon Weave Elvis Sandwich (neatorama.com)
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The World’s First Ghetto
In the early 16th century, Venetian Jews, numbering under 1000, were forced to move into a northeastern section of San Marcos, into an area formerly occupied by an older foundry, which in the local dialect was il ghetto, a word… Read More ›
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Why I eat at McDonald’s in Paris
My friends that are fans of Paris do not know my deep dark secret. When I travel to Paris, I sometimes eat at McDonald’s. I know, I am ashamed. The McDonalds I particularly like is near my favorite museum, and… Read More ›
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Sunny Little Malta
The first stop on my spur-of-the-moment trip last month was Malta. If you look up the phrase “sun drenched” in the dictionary, you will find a picture of the limestone fortifications along the shores, or of the fields of tomatoes… Read More ›
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Seventh Day Adventist Nature Walk
The Seventh Day Adventists got their start in Washington New Hampshire. Washington NH is the first “Washington” in the United States, having been named “Washington” after General Washington (later President), before any other town. My friend Ellie was visiting and… Read More ›
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Friday Fun Flick Boston Wedding!
When you can’t afford a photographer, you have to do it yourself! I stepped in and offered to help (he wasn’t quite having enough time to pose before the shutter went off!) Boston on the Charles River. They were both… Read More ›
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Canadian Spider Research, eh?
We (meaning my day job, when I’m not blogging about travel to crappy towns so you don’t have to, you’re welcome) frequently go to Canada and work with some of the coolest people I’ve ever been around. Kind, smart, funny,… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Family ›
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Maryland Crabs, When I Would Supply Dinner for Free
September 21, 2014
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Happy Birthday to An Awesome Young Man
August 26, 2014
Food ›
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Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
February 1, 2017
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#Hatch Green Chiles Are (Nearly) Here
August 16, 2016
Friday Fun ›
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French Bread or French Toast for your Poodle (or other dog)
September 5, 2014
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Weird and Wonderful Summer Cocktails – Friday Fun
August 15, 2014
Friends ›
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Not a Good Day
September 23, 2015
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Visiting New Hampshire, and Gathering Wool
December 29, 2014
General Stuff! ›
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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
Travel ›
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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