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Exciting Things

Since the beginning of this pandemic shutdown, I've been doing the same thing every day, like so many of you…

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Take a Virtual Vacation to Swedish Lapland

While we're all hunkered down at home, I'm looking for ways that we can satisfy our wanderlust, learn about other…

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LEGO Lovers Unite (Virtually) at Brickworld LEGO Virtual Con

While we're all at home quarantining or isolating or, as the case may be, baking and eating everything in the…

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Things to do Before You Leave on Vacation

Ahhhhh vacation. Relaxing on the beach with your toes in the sand and a waiter asking which kind of fruity…

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Where Have I Been?

It's the first thing people usually ask me when they see me. "Where have you been lately?" It used to…

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What’s open during the federal government shutdown?

Updated January 12, 2019 They've done it again, those blessed legislators of ours: they've shut down the government while somebody…

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What’s Open During the Government Shutdown? Head Over to Alexandria!

PLEASE NOTE! This post is OLD! It refers to the government shutdown of January, 2019.    Alexandria, VA— Within eyesight…

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So You’re Going to Italy – Best Books About Italy

I am often asked what the best guides are for traveling. My answer really depends on the destination. I've used…