Monthly Archives: September 2018

Sort of like a road trip…

30 September, 2018            Sort of like a road trip …except we flew!  Tuesday my instructor Ernest and I flew to Tangier Island Airport (KTGI) because you can’t get there by car. You can take a boat … Continue reading

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“Sorry to write such a long letter… “

23 September, 2018            “Sorry to write such a long letter… “ “…I didn’t have time to write a short one.” – Oscar Wilde (I thought). But one web site I read said that quote “…has … Continue reading

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nostalgiaphobe

I am a dedicated nostalgiaphobe. I have no use for nostalgia. The past is just fine exactly where it is. The moment we’re alive – this very instant – is the best one ever. “That’s why they call it ‘The … Continue reading

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Random – but fortunately a hawk came to visit

9 September, 2018            Random – but fortunately a hawk came to visit   Some weeks I don’t get any pictures I love (except gardenias) but this week a young hawk landed in the backyard. Right while … Continue reading

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“Why isn’t there anything in holes?” – O. Henry

2 September, 2018            “Why isn’t there anything in holes?” – O. Henry   The quote is from a story by O Henry called The Ransom of Red Chief. It’s unrelated to this blog post. I was riding … Continue reading

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