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The Lansdowne Letters: In Isolation
When I started sharing my father’s letters,I decided to proceed chronologically.I skipped this letter originallybecause it seemed so ordinary.Then I returned to it for that exact reason.Today it’s hard...
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Scavenger Hunt, November 2014: Las Vegas
One of the highlights of November for mewas returning to Las Vegas for a long weekend and having a wonderful time with great friends.November's List1. N is for NightThe High Roller Wheelfrom the...
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IWSG: That Time of Year
It's the first Wednesday in December,and that means it's time to post for theInsecure Writer's Support Group.The last IWSG post of 2014 ~Can you believe it?Thanks to founder Alex J. Cavanaughand our...
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The Lansdowne Letters: Grounded
It’s Friday! Time for another trip back in timevia a letter my father wroteduring his time in Lansdowne House.In a remote bush communityweather impacts everything.It shapes your life.Whiteout on Lake...
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A Walk in the Breckenridge Woods with the Lovable Labs
When I visit my sister-in-law in Breckenridge,one of my favorite things to dois walk along the Burro Trailin the snowy woodswith her two lovable labs:Gracie and Rufus.Along the Burro TrailBreckenridge,...
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Colorado has piles of snow in the mountains.Snowy SlopeBreckenridgeBut on the high plains, not so much.SunsetAuroraInside it's looking a little more like Christmas:Christmas Tree, 2014This year it's...
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The Lansdowne Letters: The Order of Good Cheer
This Friday my father’s Lansdowne Lettershave me thinking of a time centuries agowhen the first Europeans ventured into the New World.I'm talking post Vinland Vikings here ~At the time my father began...
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Parker Christmas Carriage Parade 2014
If it's the second Saturday in December,then it's time for one of my favorite holiday traditions:the Parker Christmas Carriage Parade.The Town of Parker and the Colorado Driving Societypresent the...
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One of Those Phone Calls
I just had one of those phone callsfrom my sister, Barb.Sisters ~ Louise and Barb"Are you okay?" says she."I haven't heard from you,and you haven't posted in almost a week ~You haven't even answered...
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The Lansdowne Letters: Word Pictures on an Inclement Day
wikimediaFriday again!Sometimes, especially in this busy holiday season, I’d love to have a lazy, inside daywith nothing intruding from outside.No computer, no TV, no phone ~curled up on the couch with...
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Scavenger Hunt 2014: Iceland
I love December!But this one has been challenging due to illness ~so I have had to dip into my archivesand choose some photos from Iceland last June.Approaching Keflavík International AirportNear...
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The Lansdowne Letters: A Cold Morning on Satan's Highway
For my first northern post this year,I’m sharing Dad’s letter abouta cold morning at school and an unexpected visitfrom the Indian Agent.My SchoolPhoto by Don MacBeath, October 1960© M. Louise...
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Birthday Boy
In the fall of 1963,I entered Grade Eight in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.And among my many new friendswas an irrepressible bundleof zany fun and energy,the one and only Ronnie.Always in the thick of...
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IWSG: A Dizzy Dame Plans
It's the first Wednesday in January,and that means it's time to post for theInsecure Writer's Support Group.Happy New Year, Everyone!Don't forget to visit and thank our dedicated IWSG...
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The Lansdowne House Letters: Robinson Crusoe
Dad's Trunks on Father Ouimet's Beach,Couture Island, Lake Attawapiskat,Northern Ontario, CanadaPhoto by Don MacBeath, September 13, 1960© M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy BlueAll Rights ReservedMy...
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Monday Morning Music Break: Brother Louis ~ Stories
"What does matter to me is truth."I wrote those words in a commenta couple of days agoon a blog I almost never miss:Pat Hatt's "It's Rhyme Time."PinterestAnd since then this post has bothered me ~the...
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The Lansdowne Letters: To Hell with the Stepping Stones
Yours Truly, 10 Years OldSmith's Cove, Fall 1960© M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy BlueAll Rights ReservedWhenever a letter arrivedfrom my father,my mother sat us downafter the supper dishes were...
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1414 Miles and Walking ...
Since I last checked in with you in July, on my long, long walk to St. Anthony, Newfoundland,I've racked up another 214 miles (344 kilometers).Sunday, I passed through Wickliffe,a small city about...
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The Lansdowne Letters: The Government Strikes Out ~ Again!
Northern Ontario BushWikipediaIt's Friday, and time for my latest Northern post.It took me a while to be able to writethese posts on a consistent basis.At first it was very painful for meto even read...
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The Lansdowne Letters: Grounded
It’s Friday! Time for another trip back in timevia a letter my father wroteduring his time in Lansdowne House.In a remote bush communityweather impacts everything.It shapes your life.Whiteout on Lake...
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