Monthly Archives: January 2012

Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 31)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by TBM

I found that everything in Africa was full of life.  This flower had a moth, a bee, and a fly.

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Oliver Twist–The First of Ten

Posted on January 31, 2012 by TBM

I remember the first novel I purchased by Charles Dickens for my own enjoyment and not for school.  I was vacationing near Jackson Hole, Wyoming and I completed the books I brought sooner than anticipated.  I wandered into a bookstore … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 30)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by TBM

The Boston Harbor on a beautiful spring day.

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Foundation and Empire–First Group Read Discussion

Posted on January 30, 2012 by TBM

Well folks it is time for the first discussion of Foundation and Empire, the second book in Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy.  This group read is hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings.  If you would like to follow all the … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 28)

Posted on January 28, 2012 by TBM

I spotted this dragonfly as we were getting ready to enter the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana.

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Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 27)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by TBM

The John Hancock Tower in Boston, Massachusetts.  This is the tallest building in the city.  When it was first constructed, the surrounding area was quite dangerous since the windows would detach and hurtle down upon the sidewalk below.  When the … Continue reading →

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Cell 211–World Cinema Series–Spain

Posted on January 27, 2012 by TBM

A couple of weeks ago I wrote that I was participating in Caroline’s World Cinema Series.  This project involves watching movies from all over the world and the ultimate goal is to watch at least one movie from every country.  … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 26)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by TBM

The North Bridge, Concord, Massachusetts.   This was where the American Revolutionary War began in 1775.  It is hard to image that a war started in such a beautiful place.  Through the trees you can see the Old Manse, a … Continue reading →

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Rain and the River Thames

Posted on January 26, 2012 by TBM

I woke up this morning and noticed that it was raining.  I love the rain.   However, as I look out the window I am reminded of an article I read in the Economist (Nov. 5, 2011) a few months ago.  … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 25)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by TBM

Yesterday when I posted a photo that was taken at the entrance of  the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana, Gilly was surprised to see water since this area is a salt pan in the middle of a dry savanna. Once … Continue reading →

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