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CANDLES – TRAINS – MUSEUMS — HIP, HIP HOO-RAY — 25-27 January 2019
December 4 – remember the day? I do, my first new hip, home the next day, on my own from the start rebuilding my mobility and planning new experiences. This past weekend there were three things I wanted to do, … Continue reading
NEW DISCOVERIES – LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY – 28 JANUARY 2018
Don’t ever think I am “retired.” And, I will tell you I do not like the “R WORD.” But, “working” hard, I needed another break, and even a few hours away can make all the difference and rejuvenate. This past … Continue reading
QUABBIN – 40% of MASSACHUSETT’S WATER – 17 SEPTEMBER 2017
Did you notice? It has taken me more than two weeks to get to writing and posting this fascinating 12 hour adventure that I highly recommend. The day before my Quabbin (The Meeting of Many Waters) visit I got to … Continue reading
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Tagged Belchertown, MA, Mass., Massachusetts, Memorial Hall Museum in Old Deerfield, New Salem, Quabbin Park Cemetery, Quabbin Reservoir, Quabbin Tower, QUABBIN: THE ACCIDENTAL WILDERNESS, The Swift River Valley Historical Society, WATER FOR GOTHAM, Whately Inn
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POCONO and OLD MINE ROAD EXPLORATIONS – 16-19 JULY 2016
I was way overdue for a visit with Scott and Betty at their home on a lake in the Poconos. I have shared with you many of our adventures together – Scott and my Cathy worked together for years, and … Continue reading
FEBRUARY FINALE – 20-29 FEBRUARY 2016
One sixth gone is the year – hard to believe, particularly since I have not yet experienced winter. Blame me for the lack of snow and cold – I bought a new winter coat in November, and it is hanging still in … Continue reading
STILL ALIVE – PRIMARY DAY IN NH – 9 FEBRUARY 2016
I know, I know, you thought I had vanished (or worse) since it has been 2 1/2 months (since 25 November 2015) that you have heard from me. I have no idea where my time goes. Most of it to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernardston, Brattleboro, Guilford, Kipling, Kringle Candle; Bernardston, MA, Massachusetts, Northampton, Royall Tyler, Vermont, VT
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WHAT DO I DO, WHEN NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? — THE RED LION INN — 4-6 November 2014
The RLI feels as much like home for me as home does. I had two nights in a row before A CHRISTMAS CAROL begins negating three day adventures. I struggled, and struggled with where to go, and what to do. … Continue reading
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
Shunpiking with Ray 