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Game of Stones – Part the Second
See Part One of Oke’s adventure gem hunting in Papua New Guinea here. Anyways – on to the gem hunting. We began immediately after dropping bags at the house, by visiting local villages. Each village consists of a family group… Read More ›
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If a government is able to show more compassion than your church, maybe you should join another church
Originally posted on Margaret and Helen:
Margaret, the news has just been fast and furious this week. One fugitive dead and one still on the run. ISIS attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia. Donald Trump becoming the new leader of… -
Game of Stones – Part the First
Foreword: I am purposely a little vague in this article with names of people and names of villages. If you have a scholarly interest in these details, feel free to email me; however I wish to maintain a level of… Read More ›
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Antrim New Hampshire Art Show
The Antrim Grange had their annual art show this past weekend. I was honored to show some of my art once again. What I enjoy most about the show is that it exemplifies what small town life is like. In… Read More ›
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Can You Live Without a Pet?
Geek Goddess, fellow blogger, is a dog person. She once said to me “I don’t know what you do with a cat?” She wasn’t being insulting, she simply did not understand what one did with a cat. I am a… Read More ›
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Twelve Things They Don’t Tell You About Iceland…
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
Twelve Things They Don’t Tell You About Iceland… I recently returned from a week-long visit to Iceland, and while I did some online research and planned my trip, I discovered that some important information is… -
I’m Going to TAM. I Hope You Are, Too.
My first TAM (The Amaz!ng Meeting) was a life changing experience. I went mostly to spend some time in Vegas and see Penn & Teller. What I found instead was a community of like-minded, energetic, and generous people. I ended… Read More ›
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Scherenschnitte, it’s Not for Eating!
When I lived in Manitowoc Wisconsin I met an artist, Cindy Shaw, who was a master Scherenschnitte designer and artist. The easier name for this craft is simply “Paper cutting”. Shaw’s designs were intricate and incredibly beautiful. When I wondered… Read More ›
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Alice in Wonderland in Needle Felting
So, a lazy post as I am dealing with my RA…. but wanted the chance to show I’m still learning to needle felt, and these are my first attempts at “Alice in Wonderland” characters. I did not enjoy my first… Read More ›
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The Gravy Train for Women in STEM
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Sex education….science vs. religion
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The People You Meet in the Library, Part 1
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