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Our State Fair is a Great State Fair

The old song. Rogers and Hammerstein. Anyone? We’re going to the New York State Fair in about a week and a half. Can’t wait! Carnival rides? Animal and agricultural exhibits? Old-timey reenactments? A haunted house? Tents featuring local foods? Visit, … Continue reading

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Sure Signs

Well, we may very well indeed get another snow storm to round out the Winter. But yesterday, in this little village in the Northern Adirondacks, it was undoubtedly Spring. There’s no arguing the point. What else am I to think when … Continue reading

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The Virtual Vacation

I find that when I am reading a particular subject, I am largely transported there for some days. It’s gotten to the point where I really have a great deal of fun deciding, “I’m going to England this week.” I … Continue reading

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Back in Action

And, here I am, friends. I’m totally back into the swing of my little Adirondack charms-of-the-country world. That’s how it feels this morning anyway – the first snow outside is gorgeous, I tromped over through the blanketed evergreens to visit … Continue reading

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Playing With History

Friends, I’m in Philadelphia.  And don’t even think of going by to pester the girls (Miss Mona, Gwen, Shelley, and Doatsy Mae the chickens) – the neighbors are watching them. Said awesome neighbors are watching the dog and the hens, … Continue reading

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Go!ng W!ld

Know anything about Adirondack Natural History? I do. Thanks to The Wild Center. We took a trip over to this gem of a small museum in Tupper Lake weekend before last, and it is pretty awesome. And I might add, … Continue reading

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The Inflatawheelycraft

Remember that wicked evening thunderstorm? I forgot the house no longer had a roof. My inflatable canoe was still in the kitchen, inside the old house. Needless to say, it filled with filthy old-house water, filtered through 100 year old … Continue reading

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Back on the Wheel

Whew! You know those little gerbil wheels? That’s how I’m feeling. It’s a good thing though. We’re back in New York, and straight back into the crazy – had to jump right back into work and I’m going to need … Continue reading

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