Tag: history
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Nov. 21-23 Weekend Update, Part 1
It was a long week with not feeling well, so I capped Friday off with some spa care rather than happy hour. I chose a manicure and pedicure at a salon near me, though it was not quite the relaxing afternoon/evening I had hoped for! The nail technician used a nail file for everything she…
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Hopping On and Off in Cape Town
If there’s one thing I love to do when I travel, it’s to take a trolley or bus tour on the first day and get the lay of the land. I did just that today, with the Red Line of the City Bus Tour, leaving from V & A Waterfront Park. People often assume the…
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One Room Schoolhouse
During my visit to the Red Mill Museum and Winter Village,I was delighted to see this one room schoolhouse.Named the Bunker Hill School House,it resided in Alexandria Township as of 1860.In 1974, it was moved to Clinton and restored,giving me a glimpse into my profession over 150 years ago.The year it opened, there were 50…
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Atlanta Getaway
1 precious daughter1 exciting WTA Final1 peaceful cemetery walk1 rail trail path2 smooth flights2 convenient MARTA rides2 airport shuttles3 bustling markets3 tree-lined parks4 fun-filled days5 distinct sections of the city6 separate museums7 delicious meals 8 historic landmarks44.26 miles walked 332 photos taken95,630 steps taken 1,728 miles flown14 Coca Cola products sampled5 Olympic rings4 different types…
The Journey Inward 