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November 3, 2014

Through the Eyes of an Educator: East African Safaris (Tanzania & Kenya)







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I had no idea that I wanted to be a teacher when I graduated university. Law school was an option, fundraising at not-for-profits was a consideration, event planner was possible, and swim instructor was definite, but teacher was never in the mix.


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Published on November 03, 2014 07:21

November 2, 2014

Context's Tours in the Public Interest: Wine and Archaeology in Ancient Rome

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Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, will host a special event on wine and archaeology as part of its Tours in the Public Interest program, a special series of lectures, workshops, and private openings ranging from special access to archaeological sites in Rome to a hike along the Croton Aqueduct in NYC.


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Published on November 02, 2014 07:32

Florida Culture for the Week of November 3 By Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of November 3 By Josh Garrick

 

Nov 6 to 21 – Harriett Lake Sells 70 Years of Fashion for Charity


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Published on November 02, 2014 07:18

November 1, 2014

Artist of the Month: Lesley McIver







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Lesley McIver is an amazing glass artist. She specializes in stunning glass beads and glass bead jewelry. So much of Lesley’s personality comes out in her work, as does the inspiration she gains living surrounded by natural beauty.


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Published on November 01, 2014 12:00

The Magic Green Light in Arctic Norway

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Oct 20, near where I live. Beautiful aurora borealis - had a great outburst for several hours, and I enjoyed it!! I shot around 400 pics that night...love it!


 


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Published on November 01, 2014 08:02

October 31, 2014

Ichabod Crane’s Halloween Candy Cookies







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When I mentioned the Legend of Sleepy Hollow to my children, I was greeted with blank stares.

 

“Sleepy what?” my 11 year-old asked.

 


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Published on October 31, 2014 06:32

October 30, 2014

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Indiana

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When choosing a vacation destination in the U.S., travelers tend to forget that the Midwest is both beautiful and incredibly versatile. The state of Indiana offers hundreds of exciting vacation experiences.


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Published on October 30, 2014 07:07

October 29, 2014

Things I Leave In My Car

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The contents of a Subaru in North Carolina. The car is rather messy and is owned by someone who likes to take long drives.


 


Things I leave in my car


 


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Published on October 29, 2014 18:00

Chicago's Best Restaurants

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We asked author Kate Silver for her favorite Chicago restaurants - here they are, excerpted from Frommer's EasyGuide to Chicago 2015:


 


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Published on October 29, 2014 17:07

Unravelling From the Inside

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Have you ever held in your hands writing so precious, so compelling and informative and honest, that you actually feel the weight of truth? It's rare, it's treasured, and you feel honored to read it. Such is the case with a new zine called Unravelling From the Inside.


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Published on October 29, 2014 09:05