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One last bit of summer and a Star Trek milestone.
Star Trek first aired 60 years ago today. I grew up watching reruns of the original series, then got hooked on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine in college. Trek was my first fandom and the only...
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Maymont!
Katie and I spent a few hours at Maymont mansion and gardens. It was an insanely hot day, so touring the gardens was a little bit unpleasant. But it was also worth it. I have a ton of photos on...
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Last days of summer.
We celebrated Katie's birthday by going to a new (to us) restaurant, Fahrenheit 132. It's a pricey steakhouse that had some surprisingly good vegetarian options for Mom. Everything was fantastic, and...
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The best laid plans...
I had a very good birthday weekend. Mom and Dad got me the beautiful AG Alice in Wonderland collector doll and the "Making of American Girl" 40th Anniversary book. We didn't go out until a few days...
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Save the date!
My invitation to Sam and Devon's wedding arrived today, plus a thank you note for the bridal shower. Two more months! I've really got to get cracking on the wedding cross stitch I'm doing for them. I...
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Jasmine!
I ordered her last week, and she arrived just a few days later. She's wonderful, and so much prettier than the Limited Edition. I have just enough room on the AG Disney Princesses/Disney ILU 4EVR...
View ArticleA sad anniversary.
July 5th would have been Katie and Paul's 40th wedding anniversary. Katie spent part of the day by taking flowers to the cemetery, and then taking herself out to dinner. I'm sure she spent time on the...
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250 years.
This 4th of July marked 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Happy birthday, America! I may be frustrated with our government, but I still love my country. It has been way too hot to really...
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New York, again.
Katie and I drove up to New York for Devon's bridal shower. We had a great time. We stopped in Brooklyn to pick up Sam first, then had dinner. Our hotel was a attached to a mall, so we shopped. They...
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Summer begins.
Katie and I are leaving for New York on Friday morning. I'm packed except for last minute things- chargers, pills, glasses case, etc. It should be a fun weekend! The spring to summer transition is...
View ArticleChange of plans.
Katie is not going to Chicago after all. Instead, she and I are going to New York for Devon's bridal shower. We'll go to Albany first for the shower, and then driving to the city to see Sam. Should be...
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Spring things.
Long post under the cut.Katie and I were supposed to go to a tulip festival the week after Easter, but it was cancelled due to hot weather. We had a picnic with Lynda at a winery instead. It was a lot...
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Welcome home, Artemis II!
The capsule had a flawless splashdown tonight, and the four astronauts are fine. I was a little nervous (memories of the Columbia disaster), and held my breath until the parachutes deployed. I watched...
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All clear, again!
There was a four month delay, but I've had my annual follow-up with my oncologist. Everything is still good! He thinks that by the time my tenth anniversary hits, I'll pretty much be cured. One less...
View ArticleGodspeed, Artemis II!
The first manned mission to the moon since Apollo 17 is up and away. My Challenger-traumatized little GenX heart healed a bit today. Yes, I know there have been many successful space missions post...
View ArticleI hate winter.
There was a big snowstorm last week. The snow ended up as ice. We're just now digging out. I slipped and fell hard while helping clear the ice from the driveway. Ten hours later I'm still in terrible...
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Christmas Day and New Year's Eve
It was a nice Christmas as usual. Lots of good presents for all, and an excellent dinner. Lynda joined us this year. It's nice to share a holiday with friends! Once all the presents were opened, dinner...
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Christmas Eve 2025.
It was a quiet Christmas Eve. We had dinner out, then went to church. The service was well attended. We didn't have much of a choir, but we sounded good.Some photos:Katie's tree, and Maisie, waiting...
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Holiday Lights!
Katie's Advent calendar for me this year included experiences. We had a shopping and lunch trip to Potomac Mills one day, and last Friday, we went to see the lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden...
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