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Category Archives: Miscellaneous Musings
MERRY CHRISTMAS from “44” – 24 DECEMBER 2019
Just about perfect – 29 December 2016 the next year, 2017, I was at David’s, and last year, three weeks following hip surgery I watched the Live Nativity on the Common from my front window. This evening, 24 December, I … Continue reading
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OKEMO VALLEY INNDULGENCE TOUR 2019 – 8 DECEMBER 2019
It is that time of year, and there are so many wonderful things to do. On the 7th I could have gone to the Grafton, Vermont village open house, Christmas with Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth Notch, or celebrated in Weston. … Continue reading
134 FLICKERING FLAMES – A TWO YEAR REDUX – 3 DECEMBER 2019
This “Hopeless Romantic” is here to give you an update. I enjoy re-reading my over 300 tales of adventures – it is the memories. One of my favorites, that I posted exactly two years ago, is FLICKERING FLAMES OF A … Continue reading
CANDLES IN THE WINDOW – THE HISTORY BEHIND
I share a tidbit of history each month in THE WALPOLE CLARION in my “column,” DID YOU KNOW THAT…? In the December 2019 issue I explored the background behind placing candles in windows. As the season approaches, you may want … Continue reading
AN OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING Louisa May Alcott – 1882
AN OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING Louisa May Alcott – 1882 Louisa May Alcott lived with her family in Walpole, NH, from 1855 to 1857. In WALPOLE’S LOUISA MAY ALCOTT, a booklet I published in 2016, I documented their time in Walpole. Many … Continue reading
NO WINTER MAINTENANCE and LEAVES – 9 and 13 OCTOBER 2019
You know THIS IS THE WEEK for leaf peeping – and I had to do it and share. Two great days out, and some views for you to hopefully savor. The colors this year are wonderful – as I recall, … Continue reading
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6 HOUR ROUND TRIP – 57 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Actually, this post could have several appropriate titles – so here as sub-titles: PINCH ME – END OF A DREAM WELCOME HOME BELZEBUTH II // LADY RAB II THERE’S A “NEW” CAR IN TOWN Remember, I write for myself, and … Continue reading
SUCCESSFUL DAY – 19 MARCH 2019 – ADOPTION COMPLETE
Did you read my last post – GENESIS OF A SHUNPIKER from March 12 (an important day)? If you missed it, click on the link above. But a quest was on. On March 9, before I completed that post, I posted … Continue reading
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2018 — HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019
You have not heard from me since 25 November. I have missed writing my travel posts here, not to mention missing the adventures to share. Have you wondered why? My hips prevented many of my desired travels in 2018, as … Continue reading
