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Social Distancing 101: A “Restorative” Video
Today’s Social Distancing tip is to relax and watch magic for a half hour. Christine McConnell—gothic artist, creator, restorer extraordinaire—has released a half-hour episode on YouTube in which she gives new life to…
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A Necklace To Fan Over
A long time ago, I moved from Seattle to New Jersey. It took a while for me to get employed and back on my feet, so I frequently shopped at (or sold things…
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The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney Padua My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love eBooks and buy a lot of them. HOWEVER, I followed the advice of friends and…
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Gears, Beards, and Beers
(Image belongs to the Facebook Capitol Steam group) Good times do not get better than this. I had such a wonderful time last night! Here’s a highlight moment: As I was pausing in a…
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Of Weddings and Apprentices
“Blessed is the generation in which the old listen to the young; and doubly blessed is the generation in which the young listen to the old” — Anonymous (the wisest person on the planet, apparently) We have…
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The Busiest Two Weeks Of The Year
Today may have been my peak day in the seasonal cycle of Spring, which masqueraded as Summer today, being in the 90’s. As usual, the yard and gardens have turned into a jungle.…
