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Christmas Sing-Along with Shirley
I wish I had spent more time recently revisiting some of the “Christmas” episodes of some of my favorite shows. I did watch the first Christmas episode of The Office before flying out for the holidays. Early Michael Scott . … Continue reading
Fall Retreat and Advance
I have to admit, this quick Canadian getaway has been enjoyable. I’d like to think of it as both a retreat and advance: looking back and moving forward. It’s been a good opportunity to enjoy a beautiful place while still … Continue reading
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Victoria
It’s been a long day of travel, walking, and eating. Here’s a quick picture of one of my favorite places in Victoria: Russell’s Books. And I only bought two books today. And this isn’t even my favorite section of the … Continue reading
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Edinburgh by Castle
Best pic from our last day in Scotland? Maybe so.
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Sunset over England
This morning we said goodbye to England. This afternoon we said hello to Scotland. Here’s a panoramic picture of our hotel in the Lake District: the Whoop Hall Inn. It was great being back there. This time included a stroll … Continue reading
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York (and back again)
Our fifth day of travel (or fourth, if our first travel day is not included) took us to York, which is always a fun, historical romp. This day brought a ride through the country before entering the walled city with … Continue reading
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Stratford-upon-Avon
The third day of our tour took us to Stratford-on-Avon. As with the previous days, there was a certain sense of “always returning” about the visit. One new thing in particular was nice: we went inside Holy Trinity Church, which … Continue reading
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Stonehenge and Oxford
A few days behind posting anything trip-related here. WiFi has been a little sketchier than I had anticipated, so I’ll try and get a few things ready for the next bit. The second day “on tour” was a morning at … Continue reading
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Windsor Day
After a day of travel from Honolulu to LAX, from LAX to Detroit, and from Detroit to Heathrow, the group I am with finally made its way to our first major location: Windsor Castle. We had visited Windsor before, as … Continue reading
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Out of the Country, Into the Country
These clips from Edgar Wright’s Hot Fuzz seem appropriate given the trajectory of the next couple of days. Before the country: In the country:
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Space Enough, and Time 