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  • Mark Twain’s Rules on Writing

    By on September 12, 2013

    Here are Mark Twain's Rules of Writing (from Mark Twain's scathing essay on the Literary Offenses of James Fenimore...

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  • Please Pray About Syria

    By on September 9, 2013

    Call me a peacenik, but I believe bombing is not a solution. And when the best minds and…

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  • Quote from Leonard Cohen

    By on September 7, 2013

    “ring the bells that still can ring forget your perfect offering there is a crack in everything that’s how...

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  • Some Humor

    By on September 1, 2013

    Since yesterday’s post was a little heavy for a holiday weekend, I thought we could use a little humor...

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  • What Healthy Looks Like

    By on August 28, 2013

    I liked the bit below from this Bravewriter (homeschooling curriculum) newsletter written by Julie Bogart: “I made a list of what...

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  • Some Recent Links I Recommend

    By on August 24, 2013

      Thought you might be interested in these recent articles, bits and clips: You Never Know What is on...

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    Polly Castor
  • Camping with Susan on Isle au Haut

    By on August 7, 2013

    Isle au Haut is a remote island of Acadia National Park that has 5 campsites that are obtained via...

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  • Quote: She Let Go

    By on July 24, 2013

    “She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go. She let go of the fear. She...

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  • Beautiful Sky at Ferris Acres

    By on July 15, 2013

    We took our friend Anne (who is also a reader of this blog) to Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown yesterday evening...

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    Polly Castor
  • At the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

    By on July 10, 2013

    I recommend this Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival held on the lovely grounds of Boscobel with its outstanding view.  We saw All’s Well that...

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  • Some Good Bits and Clips July 2013

    By on July 5, 2013

     (Above: Rainbow Car Atlas Made of 2,500 Toy Cars by David T. Waller)  Here are some links and videos...

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  • Happy Independence Day!

    By on July 4, 2013

    “Citizens of the world, accept the ‘glorious liberty of the children of God,’ and be free!”  Mary Baker Eddy...

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