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Palpable Dread – I May Lose My Job

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

The possibility of losing my teaching job has been on the back burner for some years now.  This year, it is very real.  And suddenly, it could be me.  We will know our fate in June, after the students are … Continue reading →

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ArtPrize Lust…

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Check out this ‘eye-catching’ mosaic from 2011 ArtPrize. I have always loved art, in its many forms.  In the past few years, I’ve discovered this beautiful, inside-outside art show in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  My sister MK lives close to GR … Continue reading →

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The USS Edson Arrived in Bay City, MI

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

Last month I wrote about the arrival of a decommissioned naval destroyer to Bay City, Michigan.   https://hereandtheresa.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/the-uss-edson-is-almost-home/ It will become the flagship presence for the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, located off Lake Huron, through the Saginaw Bay and into … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 14 Hours to Lift-Off

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

We’re in countdown mode.  Scurrying here and there, getting those To-Do list items crossed off.  Paid the bills, balanced the checkbook (so I know how much I can spend), full gas tank, dog-sitter all set, mini-pedicure, and now the dirty … Continue reading →

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Dear Stephen King, I’m Coming to Maine! Care for a cup of Java? My Treat!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

(Shh! I know it’s a long shot, I’ve got less than a zero chance of getting this wish fulfilled, yet I must, at least, ask. Quiet now…) Hello, Mr. Stephen King? I am a big fan of your writing.  I … Continue reading →

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In Pursuit of Lobster – We’re Off To Maine!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Thank you to all who shared their pearls of wisdom about where to go in Maine!(doesn’t a big, steamy, fresh lobster smothered in hot butter sound good about now?  Hmmm?) My husband and I are heading to Maine for a … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again, Destination Maine!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

My husband and I are planning a trip to Maine, VERY soon.  This is a somewhat last minute “end of summer” idea and we’re limited to 9 days going and coming.  We’ll road trip from MI down to I-80, then … Continue reading →

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The USS Edson is Almost Home

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

I love boats and boating.  Our family started boating when I was a teenager and it’s been love ever since. I have been watching with interest the travels of a retired naval destroyer as she is towed to her new … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Welcome to WordPress.com! This is your very first post. Click the Edit link to modify or delete it, or start a new post. If you like, use this post to tell readers why you started this blog and what you … Continue reading →

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