Category Archives: event

Memorial Day

Today many of us here in the United States will be grilling/cooking outdoors, going fishing, having a picnic or any other sort of activity with friends and family; not to mention the extra day off from work. But there will … Continue reading

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Warbler Wednesday

As I mentioned in my previous post, the spring migration of birds hits Ohio in the first few weeks of May which causes not only an influx of birds but also birders who attend the Biggest Week in American Birding at Magee … Continue reading

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Saying Farewell to a Loved One

It was a beautiful ceremony – the burial at sea – but it was nail biting up until the day it occurred. My father-in-law wanted to have his ashes scattered at sea, so we took him back to California which … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

It wasn’t until I visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that I saw a grey turkey. Turkeys were the one animal I saw more than any other on this trip but I won’t bring up the no show bears … Continue reading

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Remembering the Balloons

It was six years ago today that I crossed off a major bucket list item – the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. I had so much fun! As I was on a media pass, I was able to do and see things … Continue reading

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Arepas and Dancing and Parrots – Oh My!

This past weekend was the 25th Festival Latino here in Columbus, Ohio. There were all the usual suspects such as food: Dancing, singing and things for sale (I’ve learned that I cannot do the Bachata but am fairly good at … Continue reading

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Say hello to Butter Butt

Before 2020 and the lock downs I wasn’t much into bird photography; that was DH’s thing. But when being inside with DH all the time finally got to me I decided to venture out into nature with him to try … Continue reading

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A Tale of Ice and Snow

But no dragons. Game of Thrones reference there. From early Thursday morning until around 7 this morning we were under a weather alert which I believe ended up as a level 3 alert which means don’t go out unless you … Continue reading

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Returning to 2018 with Billy

I have angered my sweet wee coo (who has lost all patience with me) for not finishing his travel blog about visiting his roots in Scotland from our trip there in 2018. I was in no uncertain terms told by … Continue reading

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St. Charles Christmas Traditions The Finale – Twas the night before Christmas

That is one cool mustache twirl you got going on there, Santa. What does Mrs. Claus think of it? Hope everyone leaves out the good snacks for Santa tonight. Teri 🎄

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