Recent Posts - page 48
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Crappy Places to be from – Pecos, Texas
(Editors Note and Update, 1-6-15): After some rather nasty comments, which were sent off to Spam Hell, Co-blogger Kitty wrote a response: Pecos vs. Hillsborough: Crappy Places to Be From Smackdown! Last summer I spent a few miserable weeks working outside… Read More ›
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The joy of escargot. (don’t eat the thingy)
When my family lived in Brussels, we especially enjoyed the Christmas holiday season. One thing that showed up only during the winter months were the small escargot carts. People would line up to buy a small bowl of escargot “soup”…. Read More ›
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Skype Me
Just a few minutes ago, I hung up the phone from talking to an old friend of mine, who is currently working out side of London. When I say ‘hung up’, I meant I touched the screen in my fancy… Read More ›
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Hashing in Papua New Guinea
What is Hashing, you may well ask? Well, Hashing, or being part of the Hash House Harriers, is a fun activity best described as a drinking club with a running (or a walking) problem. Started in the mid-30’s in Malaysia… Read More ›
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Why I don’t rent a car while in Paris
When I am in Paris, I usually travel alone. These days I tag along on my husband’s business trips to Paris. During the day while he is working, I spend my time happily taking photographs and visiting my favorite spots…. Read More ›
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Magic Hands – Watching the Amaz!ng James Randi
One of the trips Kitty, Jeff, and I took a few years ago (organized by Jeff, of course) was a short trip along the Pacific coast of Mexico. As many cruises do, there was a formal night. Our group typically… Read More ›
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Wool and do sheep really come in THAT color?
Weekend is the Columbus Holiday weekend where I go wool shopping with my friend (and fellow blogger) Natalie. Natalie and I have different taste in wool. Or rather different taste in wool colors. I’ve always leaned toward natural color wools,… Read More ›
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Halloween costumes of the past, and present….
I’ve been looking through photographs of Halloween costumes. Now that my children are grown I don’t pull out the camera each year, and only if invited to a party do I dress up! Above is a photograph of part of… Read More ›
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The Bloggess visits New Hampshire?
My Jenny Lawson sighting happened about a month ago at the Shaw’s grocery store in Hillsborough NH. Jenny, better known as The Bloggess, writes my favorite online blog. She also wrote a NY Times bestseller book and my favorite read… Read More ›
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A Mere Five Feet Above the Ground
(Note: The piece below is by my amazing son, Richard Orbeck. He did not inherit this part of his talent from his parents. Also, if you understand and appreciate this poem, you’re the kind of person I’d like – GG)… 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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#Hatch Green Chiles Are (Nearly) Here
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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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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
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Top Ten Searches Which Find our Blog!
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Memorial Day in Europe
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Decorating and Gifting with POSTCARDS!
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The Gravy Train for Women in STEM
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Sex education….science vs. religion
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Where I Listen to Crazy Conspiracy Theory Show So You Don’t Have To
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I’m Going to TAM. I Hope You Are, Too.
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Canned Hams and Other Hobbies
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Flying After COVID-19
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A Day in the Life of an Engineering Director
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The People You Meet in the Library, Part 1
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