It was the day before my birthday and I was on a slow train to New York – travelling through the folds of the Appalachian Mountains and for a while, following the course of the Juniata River.
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The Year That Was
I’m back – back from the nonblogging wilderness, back to reality, back from the trip of a lifetime to Canada and the USA. This was going to be a travel themed blog post( and it still is in part) but now will be more of a summary of 2023. Highlight upon highlight- I know, it’s annoying. My best of in travel, culture, reading, and anything else I can think of.
Continue reading “The Year That Was”Broad city and me
I’m feeling a bit sad and discombobulated. Broad City is done.
Continue reading “Broad city and me”The Aunt and the Flying Kangaroo
Yesterday my aunt’s 101st birthday coincided with the final flight of the last Qantas 747. I’m trying to work out if the two are connected. Continue reading “The Aunt and the Flying Kangaroo”
The Birthday Hat
In five decades, my husband has:
lived in three different countries by the age of 10
learned English
become a great cook Continue reading “The Birthday Hat”