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Three and a half years ago, I embarked on an new adventure – moving to India with my husband. I was filled with emotions that typically accompany change. I was ready. I had mastered some tough challenges after switching careers and wanted something else, something different. A new challenge, excitement, a chance to live in…
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There are many, many things I love about India. I am sure I am waxing poetic because we will be leaving soon – on to a new adventure – but everyday I am privileged to see amazing things – a wonderful melange of contrasts that sometimes feel like they only can happen here. …
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Family from all over the globe gathered to honor this man, my Grandfather, who graduated from West Point 70 years ago. May 1941 was an uncertain time. As he graduated, the US had taken decisive steps to end neutrality, having still not "officially" entered the fight – that would come in December. It…
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A pretty intriguing piece of history in Fyshkill. Finished in 1731, the church served as a prison and state government seat during the revolutionary war. A large number of graves recorded the years and months of age but the specific days – maybe each day was precious to the folks of Fyshkill. The ages…
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There are bogs everywhere in this part of the country – the Bog of Allen being a rather large one near to Kells. Bogs are interesting places – they are amazing preservers of the past – from 5000 yr old celtic sacrifices to "bog" butter stored (in the bog) for hundreds of years. There is a…
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There are a few places in the world where I feel totally at peace and in my element. Ballyteague is one of those places. The animals, the smell of a peat stove, the family, the flowers and the walks out to Mabes (the fields) are heaven to me. I look forward to visiting everytime we…
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While in Kells I headed into the city a few times to see the sights….Dar and I were chuffed when we discovered on our first trip that the National Museum at Collins Barracks was free – so was parking….score! The collection was awesome….we also made it to the Irish Museum of Modern Art in time…
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The super stealth secret surprise was out – no, not that Darren was turning 40 – that is still "secret". The surprise was that his best friend from Uni had come from the UK with his family to celebrate….This of course was revealed once Peter called Darren to ask what his plans were and if…
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Up early, tea and toast, then into the "jeep" heading 3 hrs north was how we started the day… Goal: the oldest licensed distillery in the world – or to some, whiskey mecca. The distillery was put on the back of the Irish Sterling note – that is how serious this stuff is people! Arriving…
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What to do on a blustery Irish day in May? Country Car Show! A farmer's field outside of Kells was let out for the day to facilitate a fine gathering of cars, folks interested in them and a few vendors with bit's and bob's to sell. "The Negotiator", Dar and I headed out to see…
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