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“Augusta Marie…”
Years ago, when I was a stay-at-home mom and needed an outlet, I decided to collect names. I was going to write a book. A baby name book or maybe just a book on old first names. I bought a couple...
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The West Virginia Hamster Law
The legal system is so messed up. Stupid laws that were passed years ago by stupid people are still on the books in some states. I had fun reading through some of the ridiculous laws that are...
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It’s Pop, Not Soda, Stupid
Why is it that when I travel out of the area and ask for “pop,” I always get the same response: “You mean soda?” “Um, no. Pop.” “It’s called soda.” “Says who?” “Pop sounds stupid.” “You’re stupid.”...
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A Flask for the Classroom
I am a fourth grade teacher, living in West Virginia. I just looked at my W2 form, and I made a whopping $$,$$$ this past year. I’m too embarrassed to share this sad little figure with you. I just...
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And This Little Piggy….
My family and my best friend’s family took a trip during the summer of 1972 to Acapulco, Mexico. We drove all the way there from Weirton, West Virginia. It was a blast. They were in their Station Wagon...
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More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys
So, I just got back from stupid Walmart, and I made a few purchases for myself that may seem strange. Even the check-out lady asked me, “Aw, I remember these. Are they for your grandchildren?” “No. I...
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Bologna Fishing
I don’t know if I am much of a camper. We just didn’t camp out much when I was little. I can’t even imagine the Mendenhall family, aka the Griwsolds, sitting around the campfire, singing Kumbaya. I...
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Canadian Rockies, 1/2 of Day 3 : Vancouver to Hell’s Gate
I had to wake up pretty early as my driver was picking me up a little after 6:00a.m. We were heading to the Rocky Mountaineer train station. He met me right on time. I prefer to call it a depot, as...
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Canadian Rockies Trip, Day 6: Banff Gondola, Upper Springs, Moraine Lake
I woke up very early because I had to jam a visit to the top of Sulphur Mountain via the Banff gondola before check-out time. There was much to see and do before my transfer to Lake Louise after lunch....
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Our Disappearing Roadside Rest Areas
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Years ago, there were no interstates. We had two lane roads and that’s about...
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Driving Through Manhattan
My daughter usually takes the Megabus or Greyhound from New York City when she comes home to West Virginia for a visit. I don’t know what got into me this last visit, but I offered to drive her back to...
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Fall Road Trip
“…..and it’s that if I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own backyard.” Dorothy Gale, Wizard of Oz Well, considering the whole state of West Virginia is...
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Fog
I grew up in the sixties; a time when low budget horror movies were on tv left and right. I loved it! I specifically remember how funny it was when a woman would be chased by a monster in the woods...
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Blackwater Falls
I am ready to move to a warmer climate. I am tired of snow, spinning tires, and 2 hour school delays. But, despite this long snap of frigid weather and mounting snow drifts, I still find inspiration to...
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West Virginia Barns
As you can tell by my lack of blog posts lately, I have become preoccupied with photography. I should be working on my third book or writing here more often, but it seems to have taken a back seat to...
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West Virginia Day Tripper
I’ve started a new blog about my jaunts around the mountain state for those who enjoy armchair traveling. I thought I would keep it separate from my blogs here. I have a lot of photos of my travels...
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Separated at Birth: Looking for My Twin
I have always known I was adopted. My mom told me numerous times how she met a lady on a street corner in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, and I was handed over to my dad and her. Right there...
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People Pee in Pools
Beach trips are supposed to be fun. Well, unless you are a mother. You can never really rest when you are on a beach vacation. But, when you are in your fifties and your kids are old enough to be doing...
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Damn You, Stupid Elliptical Machine
I toured 2 health facilities in May and decided to go with the one that costs more. The first place only had 6 bikes and ellipticals and a very small parking lot. Former members told me they quit...
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Protected: Riding With My Hand Out the Window
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