Category Archives: History

Similarities of Sisters

Some pictures not shown due to low quality – kindergarten graduation and some from 1999 and 2000. It seems we were non-photogenic teenagers and yearbook pictures are too embarrassing. Below is us as young twentians.  

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A Tribute to John Masefield

City-Fever I must go up to the city again, to the lonely bar and the wine, And all I ask is a tall man and a song to dance him by; And the boot’s kick and the band’s song and … Continue reading →

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The Trip of Five Sunsets

My mom called the other night asking about her Disney VHS (Vertical Helical Scan or Video Home System) tapes – a pre-90s relic. I reminded her that she had offered them to me almost three years ago, so she reminded me about … Continue reading →

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Shelter Island Boat Festival

What we thought we were going to see: What we actually saw: A maritime museum room on the way and a canopied booth at the event dedicated to Dennis Conner – an American yachtsman known as Mr. Americas Cup, because … Continue reading →

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And I’ve Just Been Awarded…

…the Very Inspiring Blogger Award by Aneesa. The rules are for me to share seven six random things about myself and then nominate other bloggers. 1. Attempting to think of things for this list makes me feel awkward . The … Continue reading →

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