Veronica James's Blog, page 105
August 29, 2021
Something Smells Fishy in Alaska
A uniquely Alaskan experience, so much so that you must be a permanent Alaskan resident to participate in it, meant that we could only be spectators while our son went about the business of netting salmon... CONTINUE READING >>
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August 13, 2021
Best US States to Visit in Winter
The US is home to some beautiful states and sites when winter rolls around, while many wait for the summer holidays so they can hit the beach, winter is another prime season to take a trip.
States like Colorado and Alaska are incredible, New Jersey is a must, and there are a handful of others that will give … Continue reading "Best US States to Visit in Winter "
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Five Fabulous Favorites (that might be worth adding to your bucket list)
Without a doubt the most common question we are asked about our travels is "What is your favorite place?" We always say that it is nearly impossible to pick just one, but this handful are usually among the ones that spring to mind... CONTINUE READING >>
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August 3, 2021
Doing Paris Like We Live There
We are heading back to France this week to visit our daughter's family, including our one and only grandchild, so we thought we would revisit this story about seeing Paris more like a local than a tourist...
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July 29, 2021
I Located My 70s Prom Photo, and it’s Every Bit as Tragic as I Thought it Would Be!
I got a notice for a high school reunion the other day.Forty-five years!As my darling wife of thirty-nine of those would say, “That’s almost forty!”
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July 15, 2021
Build a Better Bike and the World will Beat a Path to Your Door
We often try to use our bikes instead of a car, but there are some definite drawbacks that arise. How many times have we said, “there must be a better way?” Well, it turns out there is!It’s called a PEBL by BetterBike...
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July 10, 2021
Aerospace Cowboys
New Mexico has been on the cutting edge of the space age ever since there was such a thing as the space age. Here is a look back at our visit to New Mexico's Spaceport America ten years ago....CONTINUE READING >>
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July 5, 2021
Picture This: The Badlands of South Dakota
Out of nowhere, the South Dakota plains give way to The Badlands - layers of soft shale, clay and limestone that wear away at a rate of about an inch a year leaving stunning silhouettes and fanciful formations...
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July 1, 2021
Biking the Monuments of Washington, DC
Just in time for the 4th of July, here's a look back at a bicycle tour of Washington, D.C. we took a few years ago...
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June 14, 2021
Go Ahead Punk…Make My (Father’s) Day
Whenever Father's Day would roll around when I was a youngster, the inevitable question arose, “Why isn't there a kid's day?”Every parent ever to draw a breath gave the same reply, “Everyday is kid's day.” CONTINUE READING >>
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