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Year 10 as an Expat
March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Year 10 as an Expat

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My soul was slowly dying under the flickering fluorescent lights and the rat maze of cubicles. I couldn’t see it going on until I was able to retire. I knew there had to be something more rewarding and after listening […]

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Real Live Visitors!
February 23, 2019July 10, 2020

Real Live Visitors!

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  It took over four years, but I finally had some some family come and visit over the past couple of months! That’s me and my cousin, Little Baby Dallas up there. Hard to believe that was 1981 and I […]

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Back To The Stomping Grounds: Part 2 – Virginia & Texas
July 8, 2018June 24, 2022

Back To The Stomping Grounds: Part 2 – Virginia & Texas

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Virginia: the place I spent my formative years until I left in 1989 (or was it ’90?). Although I couldn’t wait to leave, looking back, I’m glad I grew up there. A place rich in history and no end of […]

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A Little Taste of Home
April 23, 2017July 10, 2020

A Little Taste of Home

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We had the opportunity to take a short trip over to Hastings and finally experience some American BBQ along with a chili and chili dog eating contest. Bareknuckle BBQ was serving up some food as well which I’ve been looking forward […]

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