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… More Burgundy
I took these notes during our walk and have decided to just give them a quick dusting. Here we go: Morning: Fixin, France October 4, 2024 The Burgundian villages are, at their core, farming towns. No fancy shops. No large… Read More ›
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Hiking Burgundy—again
The Côte d’Or of Burgundy: Oct. 1-7, 2024 I’ve planned five days to walk from Dijon to Beaune. My normal pace is fast—chin up, chest out, 2 miles by sunrise. This time, I’m trying something new. In a book I’m… Read More ›
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Dr. Audrey Evans Builds a House
My son Mike was walking through Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia when he saw a nonagenarian seated on a bench. He approached and asked if she was Dr. Evans. “Yes,” she replied. Briefly, he told his story and then thanked her… Read More ›
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31 Flavors
“Growing old … what is the opposite of “growing”? I ask myself. “Withering” perhaps? It is, I assume, quite easy to wither into old age, and hard to grow into it.” The Journal of May Sarton: The House by the… Read More ›
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Ladislav Bielik and the iconic photograph of 1968 Czechoslovakia
“The Bare-chested Man in Front of the Occupiers Tank” by Ladislav Bielik Update: This is the most searched post on my blog. On August 21st, hundreds, if not thousands, will read it. I’m reposting it today in honor of Ladislav… Read More ›
The World In Between 