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History
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Michigan
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Upper Peninsula, Canada
Yoopers and Trolls, Eh.
The magnificent Upper Peninsula of Michigan, what can I say. Clean air, clean water, a sky that seems to stretch on forever, ancient untouched forests, sandy beaches, California weather (at least in June, July and August), and my favorite thing of all, not many of those annoying things that cramp up most vacation spots that I like to call people.… continue reading Read More
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Michigan
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Upper Peninsula, Canada
Mackinac Bridge
The Constant Epicurean. Ep 81, Mackinac Bridge. In this edition, we explore the history and lore of Mighty Mac, Mackinac Bridge, Michigan. Read More
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Michigan
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Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Easy Riders
It had been many years since I last sat down into the drivers seat of an automobile and headed into Atlanta only to merge on to I-75 north and essentially drive until 75 was no more. 15 years I suspect, but here I was and here we go.… continue reading Read More
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Isla Mujeres
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Mexico
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Travel
I awoke just before dawn and stepped outside to see our small Colonia street begin to wake up. Off the terrace, I could see a woman sweeping the sidewalk in front of her doorway. Another headed off to work. Further up, headlights lit up as a motorbike purred to life and rolled down the otherwise quiet street.… continue reading
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Sharks, Turtles and Iguanas oh my!
Georgia
History
Life
Travel
It was 5:30 in the morning when my alarm clock belted out its revelry to wake and rise on this chilly early spring morning of March 28th, 2019. I arose at this earliest of hours not for work or pleasure, but to experience and be a part of a monumental moment in not only the life of Love Joy United Methodist church, but also in the life of my youngest daughter.… continue reading
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A Capital Morning.
Da Nang
History
Life
Travel
Vietnam
The River Dragon Breathes Tonight.
It had been a long day at the Marble Mountains, and after a relaxing cup of coffee on the Han River, it was time to eat. We headed north up the avenue known as Đường Trần Hưng Đạo towards the apartment.… continue reading Read More
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Da Nang
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Vietnam
I have had some computer issues in my last days in Vietnam. This was mainly due to some adapter problems. To be honest, I probably could have found an adapter, but I had been so consumed by life in the young and prosperous city by the sea to be too concerned with it.… continue reading
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The Lady of the Sea.
An Lao
Da Nang
Food
History
Life
Travel
Vietnam
The Trek back to Da Nang and Living like an expat.
I was awakened at 4:30 and informed that we had to be about a mile away by 5:30 to catch our shuttle to Da Nang. It was the first time since arriving here that I was up before the sun, but not by much.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
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Life
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Vietnam
The Phoenix Generation
A Change of Plans In the early morning fog of the rising sun, the house was buzzing with everyone saying their goodbyes and heading home. Hai and his wife were headed back near Da Nang this misty morning. I thought my ride-in had been a little rough.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
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Life
Travel
Vietnam
An Unexpected and Unforgettable Walk In the Woods.
New Year’s Day was not unlike at home. For the most part, it was a day of official rest for all and not much was going on. There had been plenty of food prepared, and it was a kind of fend-for-yourself environment.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
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Vietnam
I was rocked awake by what seemed like a massive explosion right outside my bedroom window. As my mind recoiled back from the land of slumber, it began firing on all cylinders cataloging possibilities and scenarios. A second explosion shook me even more, and then reality finally coalesced in my thoughts.… continue reading
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I Thought the War had Ended; Lunar New Years Eve.
An Lao
Food
History
Life
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Vietnam