Recent Posts - page 41
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The Wild Camargue in Mediterranean France
The Camargue is the ‘wild west’ of France, located on the vast Rhone River delta is in the south central part of France, nestled against the Mediterranean Sea, and is the home of the largest nature reserve in the country…. Read More ›
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Dollar Store Valentine for Jack and Big Ed
This story was told to me by my neighbor. It happened to her sister, so like a game of telephone, I’m not sure how many of the details have changed with the retelling. However, we’ll say it’s a story that… Read More ›
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New England “Texas” BBQ
My fellow blogger Naomi loves to take me to real Texas BBQ when I come visit her in Texas. I have to admit, I like pork BBQ more than brisket, but Texans do know their BBQ. My first visit to… Read More ›
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Two Saint Marys, Sarah, and the Deep Blue Sea
On a week-long trip to southern France a few years ago, we ended up in the city “Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer“, that is, Saint Marys of the Sea. The legend is that two Marys – the sister of the Virgin Mary (inexplicably… Read More ›
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Why Vermont celebrates Black History Month with pride.
Vermont 96.2% Maine 95.5% New Hampshire 95.0% West Virginia 94.3% Iowa 92.9% Idaho 92.1% Wyoming 91.6% Minnesota 90.94% North Dakota 90.9% I was born in Washington DC, and grew up in the area. It was only until I moved to New Hampshire that I noticed something was missing that… Read More ›
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I love cruising, but I may not be the best roomie
So my earlier post was all about how I love cruising and all sizes of cabins. This post will be the TRUTH, the other side of the story, about what it is like to have me as your cabin mate…. Read More ›
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Buying a Car in Papua New Guinea
As I’ve mentioned before, everything in this country is shockingly expensive, cars being no exception. Since there is no vehicle manufacturing industry here, all vehicles are imported in by ship. And for whatever reason, the government taxes the hell out… Read More ›
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Cruising, With Cabins, Size Matters….
I have to admit I was sure I would not like going on a cruise. I just thought being on a big ship would have to be pretty boring, after all weren’t you trapped on board most of the time?… Read More ›
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Hanging with My Homies
This weekend I drove to the Fort Worth area to spend a few days with some of my favorite people. Elaine had come from Denver to spend a restful weekend with Susan and Scott, and I got to go! Yeah!… Read More ›
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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
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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
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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
