Recent Posts - page 32
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I’m Having Hand Surgery
So, later this week I’m having surgery. I’ve had a couple surgeries before, but this is the first one where I feel like I’m actually having surgery. (Having my uterus snipped out a few years ago was a non-event. I… Read More ›
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Necco Wafers, Candy or Communion?
Necco Wafers are a candy that you either love of hate. People that love Necco Wafers, such as my husband, always purchase this hard to find candy whenever they see them. “They have Necco Wafers!” he will exclaim, ignoring all… Read More ›
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It’s FLAG DAY, and this used to be OK
This is an illustration from a 1923 children’s song book for school. At one time, this was just fine. Anyway, HAPPY FLAG DAY! az
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Coca Ecuador – Doorway to the Amazon
After a few days in the Galapagos (described here and here, and here), our group of three dozen friends headed slowly back towards Quito and, for some, the Amazon. Our days of wet and dry landings, staying up all night… Read More ›
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Father’s Day birthday-Why dads matter.
When I was pregnant with my second daughter, Aynsley, my best friend Mary was also pregnant with her daughter Kirsten. Kirsten was born on Mother’s Day. Mary called me with the happy news, but joked “I’ll be spending every Mother’s… Read More ›
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Keeping Kids Curious
Last week I wrote this post about a conversation I overhead in the grocery store, where a knowledge-hungry girl was ignored by her preoccupied father. My oldest son Richard visited that weekend, and I told him the story and showed… Read More ›
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Long hair past 40
When I was a child, at some point my mother cut my hair. It was short, very short. I’m told she was inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s pixie cut. I was mortified. I remember being mistaken for a boy a few… Read More ›
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Friday Flicks! Omaha Beach Then and Now
To all the brave people who faced the long shore, guns firing, no shelter, because they had to. Courage is doing something even when you are afraid. Thank you all. Sixty years later, with my sons in 2004, on the… Read More ›
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Carma Chameleon
justpaperskater and I exchange stories by giving each other a word which is the seed for the next correspondence. This is my response to her choice of “Chameleon.” Americans seem to have woken up to the fact that chameleons are… Read More ›
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It’s not hoarding if it’s cool stuff….
I have a friend on facebook that suffers from the same affliction I do. We love vintage historic collectible items, or as some people call it “Junk”. I have a home with an old paddle with peeling green paint hanging… 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