Recent Posts - page 53
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My towel pet Kevin, and why I am a misunderstood visionary
I’m filling in a bit for Naomi as she is still enjoying the cruise/Florida vacation. I’m back home, so thought I would share a bit about how I will always be the nerd in any situation. Above you see a… Read More ›
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Two Different Girls & Friends Go to Sea
So, four of us – Kitty, justpaperskater, jeffwagg, and me – are headed on a five-day cruise to..some place. (“Hey, Jeff, where are we going again?” “GG, we are going to Nassau and Coco Cay.” “Thanks.”) Yesterday, Paperskater and Jeff… Read More ›
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Every life needs a little MOXIE!
My daughter, Aynsley, a few years ago moved to her first apartment in the city of Keene NH. She enjoys small town life, while also being close to her parents. We live only a few miles away, but out in… Read More ›
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The Joke
Dragon*Con is an amazing thing. It’s a convention of conventions that truly offers something for everyone with even a little bit of “geek” in them. There are sessions on comics, science fiction, podcasting, the paranormal, costume making, role playing games,… Read More ›
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If You Can’t Stand the Heat…
jeffwagg and I exchange stories by giving each other a word which is the seed for the next correspondence. This is my response to his choice of “Heat.” It’s 9 p.m. I’m sitting at my desk, doing homework and chatting… Read More ›
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Traveling Israel: Haifa and the Golan Heights
Last year, one of the stops on my vacation was Israel. Israel was lower on my bucket list, and the fact that our trip stopped there for a couple days wasn’t a big selling point to me. I was interested… Read More ›
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That place in the Marais District with the roses….
There are many things I like about Paris. I always enjoy the stores with a very limited, and specific, stock for sale. Cheese store. Goat cheese only store. Swiss goat cheese only store. Paris has stores that specific. My favorite… Read More ›
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On Being “One of the Guys”
Shortly after I started my current position, our primary business partner set up a couple of bird-hunting trips on back-to-back weekends. I work in the energy business, and I’m one of VERY few women that do so, with an even… Read More ›
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Astrid of Belgium, Memorial Chapel in Switzerland
When I lived in Brussels with my family, I was slightly confused at the many things named “Astrid”. I knew that “Astrid” was a more “Nordic” name. I asked around and was told about the wonderful, still deeply loved, Princess… Read More ›
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Broken Coffee Pots and other Major Life Disasters
[pointless rant] Although I drink a bit of coffee every day, I only use my coffeemaker on weekends. My Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually making a pot of coffee, sitting at my desk and chatting with friends via IRC… 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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Food ›
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Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
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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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Science ›
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The Gravy Train for Women in STEM
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Sex education….science vs. religion
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Skeptic ›
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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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