Category Archives: family

Saying Farewell to a Loved One

Posted on March 22, 2023 by imagesbytdashfield

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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No Travel Posts This Week

Posted on December 14, 2022 by imagesbytdashfield

Hopefully by next week I should be back to posting about our travels on the Blue Ridge Parkway and two other national parks. But this week I am in my happy Nana zone with a certain six year old artist. … Continue reading →

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View from the 12th floor

Posted on December 8, 2021 by imagesbytdashfield

I’ve just returned from my first trip back to my hometown and my family (and on an airplane) since October of 2019. It was a much needed and welcomed visit but also a bit strange. I had lost my packing … Continue reading →

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New Life

Posted on April 8, 2021 by imagesbytdashfield

I’m a great great grand Nana to five cuddly squeaky adorable American Bully puppies. My grandson’s dog gave birth yesterday to the fiesty bunch and I wish I could be there to hold them. We are in the process of … Continue reading →

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Sadness…

Posted on September 15, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

He was my go to person and expert when it came to identifying butterflies and a renowned English geologist.  He was part of our wedding.  We both enjoyed having a pint at the pub or wherever the pint may have … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

To the man who taught me how to play poker and pool and trash talk while doing them; never got the hang of a poker face though, would giggle too much.  Who introduced me to such jazz legends as Miles … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

Well this is a Mother’s Day for the books.  Unless you are living with your mother or you live in an area where the quarantine has been lifted, your interaction with mom today may be distanced.  If you are or … Continue reading →

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What’s new in 2020?

Posted on January 7, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

Let’s see now.  I had a flu shot that (lucky me!) resulted in some of the side effects they are required to warn you about.  DH on the other hand had absolutely no effects.  I was not amused!  We have … Continue reading →

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Why Colorado?

Posted on August 28, 2019 by imagesbytdashfield

Other than just getting into your vehicle and tossing a coin to determine which way to go, when deciding to go someplace there are usually reasons for the final destination and our trip to Colorado had a couple of reasons … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day and memories sparked by the movie Battleship

Posted on May 27, 2019 by imagesbytdashfield

(This is a repost from 2012 with some editing) Today is Memorial Day;  a day when we here in the states honor and remember those men and women who have served in the various branches of the military and ultimately … Continue reading →

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