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Category Archives: Travelblog
Driving Siriusly
I recently did two things I’ve never done. That field becomes smaller and smaller as the decades pass, which is definitely my goal. I try not to obsess about my epitaph, but I’m thinking She Did It All would be a good … Continue reading
You said it, pardner
One of the things I love about traveling outside my native New York is how surprised people are when they find out where I’m from. It’s like when I say, “New York City,” I’m supposed to be snotty or rob … Continue reading
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Tagged Albuquerque, Chico's, Jerome Arizona, New Mexico, relocate out west, Southwest
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Bowing to Royalty at the Crownpoint Rug Auction
When we first got married, Husband opened my eyes to Native American art and culture. I’ve written before about our trips to Arizona and New Mexico, especially in Going to Gallup, and how reverential we feel toward the Navajo way. We’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged Crownpoint, Native American culture, native weavers, Navajo rug auction, Navajo rugs, New Mexico
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When I say we were out west, I mean way out
On our latest vacation to Arizona and New Mexico, Husband and I stopped to visit friends of ours from New York who had recently relocated to a town outside Phoenix. They are a lovely couple, good-hearted and well meaning, and … Continue reading
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Tagged new wave, psychics, spiritual, vacations
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Mind the Gap
On a trip to England a few years back, Husband and I made sure to visit the London Underground for a ride on the tubes. Their security was already ahead of ours, as evidenced by the absence of trash receptacles, … Continue reading
They Ain’t Hooking Rugs
On our recent trip to the Northwest, Husband and I explored a bit of Washington after we absorbed the flavor of Seattle. In Yakima, I had the best pan-fried oysters I’ve ever tasted, while Walla Walla lingers in my mind as … Continue reading
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Tagged Gallup, New Mexico, Pendleton Mills, Pendleton Underground Tour, Pendleton Washington, Washington, Yakima
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Seattle Cool
Husband and I are enjoying the state of Washington on our vacation in the Pacific Northwest, and here are some of my impressions of the Space Needle city: 1. Seattle is very clean. The fine for tossing a cigarette butt on … Continue reading
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Tagged best espresso, hockey mom, Joe-six-pack, nuclear vs nukular, Sarah Palin, Seattle, vice-presidential debate
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Indiana Wants Me
Husband and I had an invitation to one of his stepson’s weddings in Indianapolis this past weekend and we were beyond excited to attend. In planning this trip, Husband kept in mind that flying makes me miserable and now I’ll be Whiny … Continue reading
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Tagged Community North Hospital, emergency room, Indiana, Northwest Airlines, triage, X-rays
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