Tag Archives: Pleasant Things

Another vacation comes to an end

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

And despite my brain being an ass (and forgetting to post this last week), it’s was pretty darn good. Already counting down til next year. A mere 345 days. – Great weather, if a little hot. – Quite a lot … Continue reading →

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Battling the news of the day…

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

With more tacos, beer, good dogs, and some retail therapy. No beach today, it’s 94 and feels like 116 and there is thunder in the distance, so porch time it is for the afternoon. Tip Jar

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So I did get myself down to the beach yesterday

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

And it was lovely as always. Didn’t hurt that the water was not freezing and the DUKN7 buoy says we’re looking at 78 degree water again today. Made some new friends at the coffee shop: The turtles on this end … Continue reading →

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Life’s a Beach

Posted on July 14, 2019 by

I swear, nothing makes it more apparent that I’ve turned into my parents than the annual trip to the beach. While I love the ocean, actually sitting on the beach is pretty much last for all I am excited about. … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Chownings Tavern

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

Yes, this one gets it’s own post.  My second day in Williamsburg I headed to Chownings Tavern for dinner and had a terrific time.  Flight of ale – check.  Welsh Rarebit – check.  Salty Virginia Ham on top?  Check.  Enough … Continue reading →

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I wish I knew what was different this year…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

It’s Christmas Eve and I’m sitting at Beijing Tokyo waiting on my shrimp tempura bento lunch – it’s my reward for braving CVS today for a couple last minute stocking stuffers. Which isn’t really unusual, there are lots of folks … Continue reading →

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Happy Sunday

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

Most years, I completely squander my extra hour when we go off DST by staying awake for an extra hour and then oversleeping to top it off. Not this year!  Sure, I did take advantage of the extra hour at … Continue reading →

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