Category Archives: Miscellaneous Musings

430 POSTS SINCE APRIL 8, 2011 — NOW 25 APRIL 2024

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Ray Boas

And, sadly this is only my second writing here in 2024, and I started this on 12 April. I also started a post six weeks ago when at the RED LION INN for three days. I want to say, “I … Continue reading →

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AMERICA’S LARGEST — 27 JANUARY 2024

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Ray Boas

I know, I know – it has been too long since you last heard from me. My last note to you was The Night Before Christmas at “44.” I am alive and well, but just do not know where my … Continue reading →

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT “44” — 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Ray Boas

MERRY CHRISTMAS — I am sitting before a crackling fire in my front room (no fireplaces at “44” – removed during an 1850s “modernization”) – I shared with you last evening, and exactly a year ago I shared with you. … Continue reading →

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THE NIGHT BEFORE…THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2023

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Ray Boas

And, “all through my house” I feel totally relaxed and calm, but realize I have been woefully remiss in writing my posts and sharing my adventures and thoughts with you. I have much still to share from 2023 with you, … Continue reading →

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148 FLICKERING FLAMES — A SIX YEAR REDUX — 3 DECEMBER 2023

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Ray Boas

First There WasFLICKERING FLAMES OF A HOPELESS ROMANTIC – 3 DECEMBER 2017 Then Came134 FLICKERING FLAMES – A TWO YEAR REDUX – 3 DECEMBER 2019 and; now, A Six Year Update with “New Additions” and “facts to share” For me, it is … Continue reading →

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PUMPKIN PURSUIT – PLASTIC PREFERRED – OCTOBER 2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Ray Boas

If you have spent some time with me here, you must know I stay “young” with my active curiosity leading to learning, leading to travel, and often a new collection. I love my varied interests, and one usually leads to … Continue reading →

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THE WORLD IS CHANGING – JULY 2023 – And NOT For the Better

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ray Boas

Extreme heat; mass shootings; and destructive weather events, including flooding, most recently again in Vermont, cause me concern for the well-being of our children and grandchildren – we are leaving them a world unlike, and worse, than the world we … Continue reading →

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LACK OF SHUNPIKING UPDATE — 18 JUNE 2023

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Ray Boas

I am writing on my porch to you while enjoying the fragrance from my Lilac Tree that is coming into bloom. Cathy and I had this planted probably 17 years ago. The tree was much smaller then. I apologize for … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY Weekend – 28 MAY 2023

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Ray Boas

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2023 — and I finally got back out to explore a tad, but I still owe you my report from my last Erie Canal adventure – well, “on the list.” Besides having something to accomplish every couple … Continue reading →

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT “44” – 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Ray Boas

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and at “44” there are now over one hundred Christmas Trees, the majority are vintage bottle brush trees. The 1918 edition of THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS to the left was given to my mother in 1927 … Continue reading →

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