Last October, I completed the one-month Inktober project for the first time in three tries. Drawing in ink every day for a month helped me to like the medium. And so, I decided to continue year round with Inktober’s second challenge, Inktober 52. It’s a really great idea and it’s been an opportunity to grow […]
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:Paddles Up Niagara is an annual event that takes place at Beaver Island State Park in the Town of Grand Island, New York, on the last Saturday of July. It is considered to be a fun, family friendly way of experiencing the Niagara River. Events include an ecohike, an eco paddle, basic kayaking instructions, a
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On Ask Me Anything Day, I got one question, and it came from Martha DeMeo! Her question was: “I do have a question, you seem to walk often, about how many miles do you average a day?” I think that I average about five miles in a day. I’m trying to improve that, as I
Views from the airplane Yesterday, I returned to Buffalo from Norfolk, Virginia, yesterday. It was a pretty good trip, although I spent more time in airports than in airplanes. The view from the airplane, at times, was spectacular, and here are some of the pictures that I took with my phone. I am usually quite
This is my last post from Virginia, as I am returning home tomorrow. I hope that you’ve enjoyed my pictures and stories of my time here!
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I am in Virginia, visiting family. It’s really delightful to be here. I am so excited to be with my lovely family, as well as to explore different places. Well, not much exploration today because it was so impressively hot. Since I wasn’t taking a long walk on such a hot and humid day, I
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On Wednesday, I went to an event that I thought would be a simple photo op of the unveiling of a kiosk devoted to helping veterans find whatever information they need. The location was the Welcome Center in Grand Island, New York. The kiosks are provided by the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services.
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It’s #Wordless Wednesday, so here is a virtual bouquet for you.
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Here are some more pictures from Sunday’s garden walk on Grand Island. It was very delightful, and all of the hosts were extremely friendly and hospitable. In two weeks, I will share pictures from Buffalo’s garden walk, which is considered to be the largest, self-guided free garden walk in the United States. It is probably
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