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ON THE ROAD TO LUBEC, MAINE and CAMPOBELLO ISLAND – 19-20 July 2014

Many months ago I signed up for a Road Scholar Program, “The Roosevelts on Campobello Island: Life at the Glorious Edge.”  Part of the reason was to delve more into Maine back roads coming and going, but I have been … Continue reading

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I TRAVEL IN THE RIGHT COMPANY – FENWAY PARK ON THE FIELD WITH THE RED SOX – 22 MAY 2014

Yes, I do travel in the right company.  Last week Rob asked me, “do you want to go to a Red Sox game, I have been given some tickets.”  If you know me, I am not sure if Red Sox … Continue reading

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AWAKE FROM HER SLUMBER – AND HOME – 25 March 2014

Guess who came home today for the first time? LADY RAB Purchased way back on 4 December 2013, and delivered on Friday 6 December, but sadly about a mile away and sitting in friend’s barn for the past 109 days. … Continue reading

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End of the Year and John Singer Sargent – 27 December 2013

As the year begins to wind down I hope you take the time to reflect back at all the wonderful things that have happened in your life the past year, and remember to thank Him for your blessings.  One of … Continue reading

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A FULL and FUN DAY — 23 November 2013

Remember way back in history on 11 August (yes, just this year) I told you how busy a week I was having with friends and activities?    Well, it happened again today compressed into one day.  So, here goes briefly. … Continue reading

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WHAT DO YOU DO BETWEEN WALKING TO SCHOOL AND CELLO LESSONS? — 12 November 2013

First you check your National Park Service APP, and then you check the “HISTORY HERE” APP to “Explore the History Around You.”  Did not need to go with Alex to the third grade, but I sure do need to continue … Continue reading

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FINAL FULL DAY – THIS TRIP – 17 October 2013 in IRELAND

Happily working on this post at the Dublin Airport having arrived here in plenty of time for my flight.  No problem being early, but late “does not fly!” Yesterday my only plan was to go to Strokestown to see the … Continue reading

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HEADING TO WESTPORT, AND DAY-TRIPPING FROM THERE – 15 and 16 October 2013

I am writing this in front of a fire on 17 October in Longford Country House positioned an hour and a half from the Dublin airport.  I know how to find B&Bs, and it is too comfortable to go out … Continue reading

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A DAY EXPLORING THE BURREN — 14 October 2013

Let’s see, I left you last looking out the front door of my B&B (CAPPABHAILE HOUSE) looking at weathered limestone.  Have I ever told you that I cannot get enough of Ireland??  One day in The Burren is not enough!  … Continue reading

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FIVE HOUR TRIP COMPLETED IN TWELVE HOURS – 28 September 2013

Sadly I left the Atheneum Hotel about 12:30 on Friday the 27th, and travelled back roads to Corning and then to Pine City, NY where I stayed at one of the best B&Bs I have stayed in – The Rufus … Continue reading

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