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Living
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Kentucky
Life
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The Journey
It was still dark when we gathered in the little country Church parking lot on the morning of Sunday October 6th. Our delegation included 7 adults and 6 youth. Mr. Ed, not the horse mind you, brought a mobile shop filled with everything including but not limited to a miter box, gloves, both latex and work, a compressor, nail guns, staple guns, various staples, nails and screws, several ladders, a table, a grill, trash bags, tool bags filled with an ascundry of screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers, pry bars, bits, drills, screw guns, chainsaws, work lights and pretty much any and everything required to both supply and feed a work crew at just about any job site.… continue reading
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The Greatest of These is Charity
California
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Life
San Diego
Travel
Before we begin, I must make a few confessions. This morning’s early events are a bit foggy. For you see, yesterday ended after Imperial beach, but I can’t seem to remember all of the evening. It began at Urban Leaf and ended when I woke up.… continue reading
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Floating Museums Old and New, OB Street Market and Late Night Brews
Borrego Springs
California
Life
Nature
San Diego
Travel
We departed our vehicle in the heart of Anza-Borrego park. We headed for a walk to observe some of the local flora and fauna. The sun was absolutely brutal and it didn’t take long for the severity of the heat warning to become clear.… continue reading
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Sand Dragons and other Things
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Life
Travel
It’s Hard To Say Goodbye!
To bury a loved one, to say goodbye, it is probably the hardest thing a person can ever do. To let go of a friend, a friend you have crossed the globe with, to say a final goodbye. It is hard at times to be human, but we persevere, we move on.… continue reading Read More
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California
Life
San Diego
A Hostel Morning
As I awoke in the cool light of the rising sun, the morning breeze was ever so gentle as it softly caressed my face. I cracked open an eye and assessed the situation. it was acceptable that I found myself in the hostel and in my bed, everything seemed to be in order, mission accomplished.… continue reading
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Coronado and a Perfect Sunset.
California
Food
Life
San Diego
Travel
After a fun day on the water finding a few whales, we sat and watched the sun set on my brother and sister-in-law’s balcony. The sunsets are truly spectacular in San Diego and I never get tired of losing myself in their beauty.… continue reading
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Exploring The Republic Of Rolando’s Breakfast Fare
California
History
Life
Nature
San Diego
Travel
In The Company Of Parrots
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 93, In the Company Of Parrots. In this edition, we discuss the unique parrot phenomenon in San Diego. Read More
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California
History
Life
Nature
San Diego
Travel
The Great Gray Migration
It was spring break and our first day in San Diego. We were in the land of amazing sunsets and even better weather But today we would head off shore to try and catch sight of the many gray whales who migrate past San Diego from December to April in the Great Gray Migration.… continue reading Read More
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Michigan
Nature
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Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 91, We Spent A Lifetime In Paradise For A Couple Of Weeks. In this edition, we reflect on two amazing weeks.
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We Spent A Lifetime In Paradise For A Couple Of Weeks.
Food
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Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Well we had been to the largest and second largest cities in the U.P. and today we would complete the hat trick by visiting the third largest, Escanaba. It was the last day of the U.P. state fair. So, we were headed to catch some dirt track racing, rides and eat some wonderful carnival inspired delicacies.… continue reading
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Escanaba And The U.P. State Fair
Canada
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Where do I begin a post about these amazing marvels of human engineering. The St. Mary’s River splits the old city of Saulte Ste Marie in two and the waterway is the only way in or out of Lake Superior. The rapids that form in the river here, which give the city her name Saulte Ste Marie as it means rapids of Saint Mary, drop by an elevation of about 21 feet in just over a mile.… continue reading
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The Soo Locks of Sault Ste. Marie
Canada
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History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 88, The Twin Sister Cities of Sault Ste Marie. In this edition, we cross the border into Canada, explore a local market, and learn about the sister cities.
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