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Dreary Day in Dublin
We had less than 48 hours in Dublin! The day started with a drizzly cold morning heading to St. James gate, the home of Guinness brewery. We stopped into St. James church to learn a bit of the history, light a candle for peace and good health and say a few prayers. From there we…
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In search of a charming English town
Chester is a charming Roman walled town in Northern England. it is rich in history and contains a racecourse that has been operational since Roman chariot races.
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Local wines of Arizona
There is a wine trail just moments from Sedona. I hadn’t ever heard of wines from Arizona, so joining a tour of the area peaked my curiosity. I learned winemaking is a popular thing in Arizona. It was started by Franciscan missionaries and people who had vineyards. We explored local vineyards in the verde valley…
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A beautiful view-Sedona, Az
“If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.”-Anatole France. Sedona Arizona the views are simply breathtaking, the town is charming and peaceful. Sedona is home to the majestic Thunder mountain in the skyline. What to see: Chapel of the Holy Cross is not to be missed. A Catholic Church with amazing…
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A beautiful view-Jerome Arizona
Jerome Arizona is small town 100 miles north of Phoenix. This town was founded in the 1890s and was home to copper mines in the 1920s. It is more than 5000 feet above sea level with incredible views of the verde valley. It’s history says it was home to miners merchants and madams but today…
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A new beginning
Trying a new restaurant can be really exciting. For my birthday, I tried a new restaurant that served one of my favorite dishes, spaghetti alle vongole. The base was a bit rich, but the seafood was fresh. My takeaway is that simple fresh flavors of the sea are my preference with a hint of wine.…
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First Blog Post
In Search Of….. If the years since 2020 and the Global Pandemic have taught me anything, it is to cherish the time we have. We can’t see around the corner of what is to come, so learning to appreciate the now is important. My life looks different than it did in 2020. I’ve changed careers,…