Monthly Archives: January 2007

One week in paradise

Posted on January 31, 2007 by barbaraehardy

  So, you wonder, what did we find to amuse ourselves for an entire week in a place as tiny as Key West?   Lots, that’s what. First, there were the touristy things…Hemingway home, Audubon tour, seeing the southern-most point in the … Continue reading →

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Here a flake, there a flake

Posted on January 21, 2007 by barbaraehardy

 And before you know it, it’s time to shovel the driveway again.   At least it’s good exercise!   Dear old Mother Nature has a way of keeping us under her control, for sure.   I found this appropriate quotation:   "Winter … Continue reading →

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Packing….again!

Posted on January 18, 2007 by barbaraehardy

  Yes, indeed, I am packing my suitcase again.  This time I’m headed to Key West with my friend Pat.  We leave Tuesday and stay an entire week in that glorious 80 degree weather.  I was in Key West once … Continue reading →

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So it IS winter

Posted on January 15, 2007 by barbaraehardy

  The weather in the midwest has been so mild this year that we were starting to think we wouldn’t have winter at all.  How wrong we were! An ice storm moved in during the night, and at 8:30 this … Continue reading →

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Keep your fingers crossed

Posted on January 13, 2007 by barbaraehardy

"And ye, who have met with Adversity’s blast,And been bow’d to the earth by its fury;To whom the Twelve Months, that have recently pass’dWere as harsh as a prejudiced jury –Still, fill to the Future! and join in our chime,The … Continue reading →

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1935

Posted on January 11, 2007 by barbaraehardy

"On Jan. 11, 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart began a trip from Honolulu to Oakland, Calif., becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean. "   From today’s New York Times.   In 1935, my mother turned eighteen;  my … Continue reading →

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Are the stars out tonight?

Posted on January 9, 2007 by barbaraehardy

Yes, indeed.  The stars in the night sky in Hawaii are so much bigger and brighter than the ones we see here in Michigan.  Guess that tells me all I need to know about light pollution.  We were away from … Continue reading →

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Mulling it all over

Posted on January 7, 2007 by barbaraehardy

Today I slept until 9:00 a.m.   (!!)   Guess I’m still on Maui time, and why not?   It’s not like I actually have to get up. 🙂   Anyway, I’ve been mulling over the details of the trip, winnowing out my … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on January 5, 2007 by barbaraehardy

I’m safely home to Michigan.   Many thanks to Noel for taking/picking up…AND for taking care of the house while I was gone.      I’ve posted a few photos of the trip.  Tomorrow I’ll get busy editing and try to make … Continue reading →

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Inching my way back home

Posted on January 4, 2007 by barbaraehardy

We arrived in LA last night;  today we’re all sort of staggering around….long flight + time change.   Tomorrow I head out to Michigan, and I’m ready to be home.Although, I have to say Michigan would be greatly improved by the … Continue reading →

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