Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Photo of the Week – Dec 12, 2022
Scotland Beauty Eilean Donan Castle in the background. Near Dornie, Scotland, not far from the Isle of Skye. Taken in May 2015. From the Across the Pond Collection.
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Wild Cards! Dec 12, 2022
Christmas/New Years Updates & Schedules: This is the last Mailing of 2022. Once this Mailing heads toward your mailbox, I’ll be sending our many, many staff members home for the Holidays! Our office will be OPEN most of the time, but there won’t be another Mailing until next year (January 9). Merry Christmas and Happy New…
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Photo of the Week – Nov 28, 2022
Budapest, Hungary – The Chain Bridge One of the most famous bridges on the entire Danube, the Chain Bridge in Budapest connects the two halves of the city – Buda and Pest. Taken in May, 2007. From the Across the Pond Collection
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Wild Cards – Nov 28, 2022
Krazy Pic 1 Maybe something is lost in the translation. Perhaps ‘consult your physician’ is appropriate here. Krazy Pic 2 I’ve never really been in rural Canada. Maybe I’ll have to google Canadian beef ?! **CHRISTMAS OFFER** Don’t forget your chance to get gifts for others and yourself with our Special Christmas Sale. Not much time left – see Buy Book(s), Get…
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Photo of the Week – Nov 14, 2022
Portofino, Italy Over the years, I’ve collected scores of door/window/passageway/gate type of photos. For some reason, this one,from the Mediterranean coastal town of Portofino, Italy – taken in 2003 – is one of my favorites. From the Across the Pond Collexction.
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Wild Cards – Nov 14, 2022
Krazy Pic 1 I guess maybe I see what happened here, but at first glance, this doesn’t seem terribly helpful. Krazy Pic 2 Technically, this may not be a “Krazy Pic”, but unfortunately, these statements are SO ME. 🙁 Christmas Sale Time (past time?) to be shopping for Christmas – and BOOKS are always safe and excellent gifts!! …
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Photo of the Week – Oct 31, 2022
Durango to Silverton (CO) Narrow Gauge Railroad Probably a repeat, but this was such a fun trip! Taken in Fall 2015, about this time. (For a shot from earlier in the trip, featuring some beautiful aspens, see Railway2. ) From the Maine to Alaska Collection.
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Wild Cards! – October 31, 2022
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Krazy Pic 1 I’ve heard about electric mowers, but I’m not sure this will catch on. Krazy Pic 2 OK, I see the problem. Now, how do I get back to the cab? Halloween Cartoon of the Week Gotta love Foxtrot! This one is a favorite variation of two different themes! Amazing Location of the…
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Photo of the Week – October 17, 2022
Foggy Morning on Lake Taneycomo Taken in October, 2006, I believe. Can’t remember what I was doing down by the lake that morning (maybe seeking this shot?), but I was lucky enough to catch this sun-highlighted log, and it’s become one of my favorite early shots. From the Ozarks Scenes and Seasons Collection
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Wild Cards – October 17, 2022
After 2.5 years and 4 shots (including the latest booster three weeks ago!), my luck ran out and I tested positve for Covid last Monday (10/10). The symptoms were relatively mild – though NOT absent – and I’m feeling much better now. I’m hoping Pat will let me out of my downstairs quarantine in a…