Monthly Archives: August 2009
On Assignment: Mr. D from wildest Maine
Okay, I’m exaggerating. The lakes region that’s an hour north of Portland is not all God’s country. How thrilled was I that I was able to find a wifi connection on this lake. Thank you, b83f, for allowing me to … Continue reading
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Back Again, then Back to Vacation
Phew! August is turning into quite the traveling month in the Neighborhood. Just got back from a week in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, followed by several days in Atlantic City, NJ. Yet once I returned, I learned that our friend’s cabin … Continue reading
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5 Reasons to Keep Summer Vacation
Why does America hate that we have two months to ourselves? It was bound to happen. When the rest of working America ogles in disgust at America’s educators enjoying their two months of freedom, someone had to revive the argument … Continue reading →
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