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Alaska- Sitka and a Starfish

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Alaska was such a fabulous experience. I spent so much time out on deck of various boats, freezing, but unable to bring myself to lose the splendour of this breathtaking area.  I went out on a Sea Otter Quest and … Continue reading

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Juneau Alaska- Glaciers and some very grumpy people.

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What luck! Off the boat and showers just ended. Juneau is at the foot of steep hills. They hunk over the town  like giants about to wake up.  I was off in hunt of a door to photograph and a … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah!

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone and happy Hanukkah! What a rare event to have both holidays at the same time.  Giving Thanks, or thanks giving, is a time that we want to spend with loved ones and family. It is an opportunity … Continue reading

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Doors- Why Doors?

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This door is in Klaipeda Lithuania. It was a mixture of the old and new. Old worn wood of the door competes with the brand new cement surround, and of course above the door, a carved wooden dragon of sorts … Continue reading

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Alaska- Look out! City Girl on the way!

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I am not a great fan of planned group holidays, but I have to say, this time, I had loads of fun. It was off to Alaska via a cruise boat. I had preconceptions of Alaska, grizzly bears, moose, otters, … Continue reading

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The Morning Rant- Shame Shame Scholastic Publishers!

          I wish I had a copy of the book to show to you rather than going on what I have just read, however if there is an inkling or hint of the truth in this … Continue reading

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Come sit upon the Seat of Knowledge!

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I was out in the Wilds of Washington, ( no Starbucks in sight) when I found this little second hand bookshop with the Mad Hatter just about to do a walk about.  I love second hand bookshops, there is something … Continue reading

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Doors- Two London Doors

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I was on my way to the London Library when I stepped across the street to capture an Iconic symbol of England, the phone box. The phone boxes are normally red, but there are black ones hanging about. I loved … Continue reading

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The Morning Rant- Hats off to Amazon, W H Smiths, and Shame on you Facebook.

It’s not so much as a rant but more of a puzzlement. I don’t understand the screams of censorship over the recent decision of Amazon, W H Smiths and others to not publish pornography. Screams of censorship are flying about. … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- A house that’s not an Abbey- Downton Abbey.

I was asked a few days ago, why is Downton Abbey called an abbey when it’s just an awfully big house? It is of course a fictional name for the great house in the beloved show, Downton Abbey.  But there … Continue reading

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