tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26247299344134703822024-03-05T04:25:13.849-05:00Lake Orchard Studioeducation . exploration . eudaimoniaLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.comBlogger258125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-81493182135650643202017-04-16T07:36:00.001-04:002017-04-16T07:36:06.436-04:00Yoga for Beginners - Sun Salutation A<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uMV4Nq6jpu0" width="459"></iframe>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-15045222407524500402016-12-21T10:11:00.000-05:002016-12-21T10:11:27.945-05:00Where Have I Been?Welp, I have been expanding my farm, going to yoga, riding my leased horse, taking care of my home and gardens, losing nearly twenty pounds, socializing with friends and family, teaching art and working on church projects.<br />
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Writing has taken a back seat. I have and will probably continue to more frequently update my farm blog as my animals consume so much of my happy time, but I do hope to write more overall, including here.<br />
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2016 has been wonderful. My heart is bursting with gratitude. 2017 will have a tough time topping it.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-65372133106462776232016-04-14T09:52:00.000-04:002016-04-14T10:02:03.130-04:00Great Lakes FreightersLiving on the south shore of Lake Ontario comes with many benefits. 'Cool lake breezes in the summer, ever changing ice formations in the winter, water fowl year round, and beautiful views every single day. And then there are the sunsets and the view of the Toronto skyline. For those who enjoy water sports such as sailing and water skiing there are many great days available despite the short season, and of course the fishing is world class.<br />
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Our house is far enough away from the lake that we can only see it from our upstairs foyer window, but when you live so close you see the lake everyday as you drive around or visit friends with cottages or houses on the lake, and when you eat and drink at the local restaurants that boast lake views. I am also fortunate enough to walk my dogs by the lake. My seven minute drive to school is along the lake shore, and each morning I am treated to a different view complete with different sky and water colors, and birds and waves, sometimes with the moon, sometimes with cool cloud formations, sometimes with dense fog or blowing snow. Now that it is spring, a special lake view treat is noticing the various boats on the water. Some days the fishing boats are far out, some days they are closer to shore, some days a research vessel is in sight, and most days there are freighters to see.<br />
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Great Lakes freighters are cool. They travel through the the Great Lakes system from all over the world, carrying all sorts of things. From <a href="http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/about/" target="_blank">TEACH</a>, a great resource on all things about the Great Lakes:<br />
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<i>The largest ships that visit Great Lakes ports are designed to carry such bulk cargoes as iron ore, coal, stone and grain. Other ships are designed for general cargoes such as machinery, steel and bagged food products. Still others are more specialized as tug and work boats, commercial fishing vessels, tankers, day excursion boats, and railroad car ferries, among others. </i><br />
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<a href="http://boatnerd.com/" target="_blank">BoatNerd.com</a> has lots of cool info, including a <a href="http://www.boatnerd.com/passage/defaultpassage.htm" target="_blank">photo gallery</a> and an <a href="http://ais.boatnerd.com/" target="_blank">interactive map</a> that shows you exactly what boat is where.</div>
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One of our goals is to purchase this adorable little red cottage that is within eye sight of our house. It's still a real cottage: little and crooked and with tons of personality. We would like it for the occasional renter, but also for our own use. 'Parties, quiet sunsets, art lesson location, bird watching and freighter watching. It isn't for sale - yet, anyway - but we are ready.</div>
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Here's the freighter that is just north of the Wilson harbor as I write this:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature -- English River</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">By <a href="http://www.boatnerd.com/about/wharton/Default.htm">George Wharton</a></span></center>
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<tr><td align="LEFT" colspan="1" height="17" width="154"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">Length</span></td><td align="LEFT" colspan="1" height="17" width="228"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"> 404’03” (123.22m)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="LEFT" colspan="1" height="19" width="154"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">Power (diesel)</span></td><td align="LEFT" colspan="1" height="19" width="228"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"> 1,850 bh.p.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">Initially constructed as a Seaway shuttle package freighter; this smaller sized motor vessel was built by Collingwood Shipyards Ltd., Collingwood, ON as hull #171. With the keel being laid March 20th, 1961; the vessel was launched September 8th, 1961 as the English River for owners Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd., Montreal, QC and immediately bareboat chartered to Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal who also acted as the vessel’s managers. The package freighter was named after a small community and river in northern Ontario. The English River entered service on October 19th, 1961 and had a designed capacity of 5,200 tons (5,284 tonnes) in a port and starboard hold. The vessel is powered by a single Dutch-built Werkspoor model TMAB-390 8 cylinder 1,850 b.h.p. diesel engine burning marine diesel oil driving a single controllable pitch propeller giving the vessel a rated service speed of 13.8 m.p.h.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">The English River spent her early years in the freight trading business she was designed for. Primary routes were between Lake Ontario ports and company terminals along the St. Lawrence River. Cargoes included palletized freight and the odd deck load of vehicles. Canada Steamship Lines assumed direct ownership of the motor vessel in 1963. With better highways and increased competition from the trucking industry; demand for package freighters such as the English River decreased.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">Canada Steamship Lines sent the English River to the Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co., Port Arthur, ON (now Thunder Bay) for conversion to a self unloading bulk cement carrier in 1973. The conversion took place over the summer. The conversion included the installation of sloping cargo hold slides with drag line scrappers to move the cement to stern mounted bucket elevators to lift the cargo to a hopper for discharging to shore by air slide equipment. With this conversion, the English River could now carry 7,450 tons (7,570 tonnes) of cement and her mid summer draft of 22’07” (6.88m). The newly converted cement carrier returned to service late in 1973 under charter to Canada Cement Lafarge. At this time, title of the vessel was passed to Laurentide Financial Corp. Ltd., Vancouver, BC with CSL acting as managers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">In 1992, Canada Cement Lafarge took ownership of the vessel. The English River’s current registry shows Lafarge Canada Inc., Montreal, QC as the official owners with Canada Steamship Lines remaining as managers. The vessel’s trade routes are predominately focused on the lower lakes; loading at Bath, ON for ports such as Toronto, Whitefish, and Hamilton, ON; Oswego and Buffalo, NY. Other ports of call could include Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; and Port Stanley, ON.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">A safe vessel; the only recent recorded incident occurred in Cleveland in the spring of 1996. The English River got caught crosswise in the current of the Cuyahoga River and backed down into a cement/steel dock causing some damage to both the vessel and dock. The vessel has often been honored in spring by being the first vessel of the season into several lower lake ports and maintains a busy schedule throughout the shipping season.</span></div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-83481261877388834932016-01-27T17:50:00.001-05:002016-01-27T17:50:18.096-05:00Our Paella Adventure, Part IIOMG it was fabulous!!!<br />
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The seven of us managed to eat all the meat and seafood, with just some rice leftover. The only things we would do differently next time: more chorizo and more lobster tails because they were so extremely yummy. Also, we had to add extra liquid during cooking as the Arborio rice needed more than the recipe's Spanish rice needs. Finally, I would have been braver about getting a nice crispy bottom during the final stages of cooking. All in all it was a blast to make as a family, and it was absolutely delicious.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This chorizo was excellent, but we wanted more.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jim cut up the chorizo with a little help from Ol' Grand-Dad.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'De-sanding the clams (does a cornmeal bath really work? I wasn't taking any chances), thawing the peas and washing the tails.<br /></td></tr>
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-40993643376248587132016-01-16T09:23:00.001-05:002016-01-16T10:41:45.642-05:00Our Paella Adventure, Part ISo tomorrow we are making Paella.<br />
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It all started on our trip to Spain where we were we ate copious amounts of yummy paella, and we took a paella-making class at <a href="http://www.valenciaclubcocina.com/es/" target="_blank">Vanencia Club Cocino</a>, a cooking school in <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187529-Valencia_Valencia_Province_Valencian_Country-Vacations.html" target="_blank">Valencia</a> where Paella is said to be the best. When you eat a good Paella it makes you close your eyes and say "ummmmmm!" in an embarrassing manner. My favorite from our trip was actually in <a href="http://www.andalucia.com/cities/granada.htm" target="_blank">Granada</a> where Chandler and I sat on the sidewalk outside of a little place on the street where he lived while studying at the university. Spain is notoriously very hot in the summer and we had walked several blocks to get there, but all the little restaurants had misters that would periodically send down glorious clouds of cooling mist. The Paella was served in a small pan that was positioned over a little flame, keeping it warm. There was nice crusting, or "<a href="http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/08/04/word-of-the-day-socarrat/" target="_blank">socarrat</a>", on the bottom, and the flavor was heavenly. We were also served icy cold sangria, and the combination was spectacular. I will never forget the feeling I had there, so happy to be on this adventure with Chandler, and also feeling so proud to think that he had lived on this street and studied here <i>all by himself</i>. I had a mom moment, I'll admit. But I digress - we are really still talking about Paella.<br />
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There is a ton of information about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paella" target="_blank">Paella</a> online along with many authentic recipes - some of which do not sound appealing based on the ingredients (no thank you on the chunks of fish, no thank you on the chunks of bunny rabbit). There are also a million recipes that are entitled "Paella" but are not made in the traditional way - there should be no "popping it in the oven" at any point in time.<br />
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<b><i>Our goal is to make a relatively authentic Paella using ingredients that we enjoyed eating, and making it in a relatively authentic way.</i></b><br />
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We must start with a pan large enough to serve a crowd. The pan needs to be wide and shallow, and heavy enough to prevent scorching the rice before it is cooked. Last summer I purchased a pan on Amazon, and it is currently taking up a large amount of space in my mudroom closet. So I could share info about the pan on this post I looked up the actual item on my Amazon account (wow - I have purchased a lot of stuff on Amazon in the past few months!!) and here it is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063RWVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Lodge L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch</a><br />
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Then there was the task of finding a recipe to follow. If I bake, I follow the recipe exactly as it is written because baking is a fairly scientific endeavor. When I cook I enjoy reading many recipes and then creating something using elements of each recipe. With this Paella - knowing that the ingredients would be expensive and a crowd would be observing - I really wanted to find a recipe that I could follow exactly. I searched and searched and searched, and I came across <a href="http://www.tylerflorence.com/">Tyler Florence's</a> version and I think it fits our goal of yummy and fairly authentic. Here is a link to the recipe along with a video (bonus!): <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/the-ultimate-paella-recipe.html" target="_blank">The Ultimate Paella </a><br />
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I do plan on changing a couple of things: I am <i>not</i> going to stir the rice into the sofrito as the recipe calls for but rather I am going to add the liquid, heat it, and then sprinkle the rice without stirring, just as we were taught. There's a reason for that and it has to do with the starches. Also the rice we will be using is going to be Arborio, or short-grained Italian rice. It's easier to find than Bomba (short-grained Spanish rice) and based on what I have read will do the trick. Read an interesting article about rice <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_21412400/paella-rice-bomba-vs-arborio" target="_blank">here</a>. Also, I intend to replace some of the water with a little wine and and chicken stock. </div>
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The shopping creds go to my husband Jim. I gave him a copy of the recipe along with the shopping list so that he could refer to the recipe should he have questions about amounts, etc. He loves good food and he loves cooking so he is 100% on board with this Paella Adventure. $130 later we have everything we need including the saffron. Disclaimer: we needed olive oil (extra virgin only, ever) so that bumped up the cost a bit.</div>
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Tomorrow I have a long day at church, but when I get home the prepping will begin! I am super excited to roll up my sleeves and CREATE. Chandler and his sweet girlfriend Abby will be my sous chefs, and Chandler will also be taking some photos so hopefully my next post will be all about our successes :)</div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-48886801764487027382016-01-14T09:52:00.000-05:002016-01-14T09:55:39.011-05:00Dreaming of the BeachIt's been a busy summer and a busier fall. After my wonderful travels with Chandler ended, I got right to working on projects around the house and farm. Then our priest delivered the sad news that she would be leaving us at the end of October, and as one of the <a href="http://www.episcopalchurch.org/library/glossary/wardens-parish" target="_blank">Wardens</a> of our church my life became much crazier. School started in September, and church activities were thrown into high gear -- church became more like a second full time job. In addition I had a bit of a health issue that was time consuming and anxiety causing (breast issues, but more about that in another post, maybe), then throw some holidays into the mix and you have a perfect storm for a very hectic several months.<br />
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But now it is 2016, my tenure as Warden is over this Sunday, my next boob appointment isn't until an MRI scheduled at the end of June, school is now on auto pilot, the holidays are behind us, and it's time to take some deep breaths and relax. This is a perfect time for some reflection, too.<br />
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> I am so blessed by my son and my husband. Both are good men that I am very proud of and both of whom I love dearly.<br />
> I love the home that Jim and I built. It serves the purposes we designed it to serve: as a peaceful daily retreat for us and as a place to host our family and friends.<br />
> Good health is key to everything, but when trouble threatens one must stay positive and maintain a sense of humor (I now have what we call my Frankenboob).<br />
> <a href="http://www.standrewsburt.com/" target="_blank">St. Andrew's</a> is one of the most important parts of my life, and I love my church family - the kookie people and all. This is an exciting year for us as we continue on our mission but also search for a new priest. It's like dating!<br />
> I love nearly all of my students and I love teaching art, but I am looking forward to not working 5 days a week (7 years from now...). I dislike the politics of school, especially now that I am more active in our union as a Building Rep, but I love my work friends. Between my colleagues and my students I laugh a million times a day - and that fun I will miss when I retire.<br />
> My animals continue to be my therapy as they fill me with joy and happiness. They also keep me active and healthy, and I cannot imagine my life without them.<br />
> I have amazing friends and family. They are kind, generous and fun people, and they make me want to be a better person.<br />
> GRATITUDE is our Stewardship theme this year, and Gratitude is what I am filled with.<br />
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> Finally, I love snow and winter, and so this mild winter has been a real bummer to me. But ---- I am looking forward to relaxing in Florida during February break, just Jim and I. No Mom, no Chandler, no other couples. Just us, with our toes in the sand, a cocktail in hand, and books and naps and awesome food and sunsets. Marco Island, here we come. 'Found this sweet condo on <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/432774#photos" target="_blank">VRBO</a>, and whenever I feel a little grumpy I just pull up these photos and dream of the sun and the sand, just Jimmy and I.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-27766937760209965432015-07-21T12:59:00.000-04:002015-07-21T13:04:56.868-04:00Valencia & BarcelonaBy this point on our tour our group (about 50 of us) really started to bond. There was dancing and laughter and friendships forming. Our tour was designed for families, so most of the adults were my age-ish and most of the kids were Chandler's age-ish. There were a couple of older couples, as well, but all of us (well, except for one grumpy couple) shared a generally positive and cool vibe. We did so many fun activities besides touring: we had a paella making lesson at a cooking school, we had a Flamenco dancing lesson before a fantastic show (I did not take photos that night, sadly), at the bull farm there was a bull-fighting demonstration ... more activities than a normal tour has. As a matter of fact, I was hesitant to sign up for this family version of the tour as I feared being trapped with whiny kids but that was not the case at all - the kids were terrific. The families hailed not only from the across United States but also from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Once in a while our paths would cross with the non-family version of Trafalgar's Southern Spain tour and they did not appear to be having as much fun!<br />
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In southern Spain some people have their homes built into the ground as a way of staying cool. We had the opportunity to tour one of these modest homes and it was lovely. The experience made me think of hobbits, and it also made me feel that my lifestyle was filled with excess.<br />
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We spent an afternoon in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peniscola" target="_blank">Peniscola</a>, and it was one of my favorite places. The castle is where the movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054847/" target="_blank">El Cid</a> with Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren was filmed.</div>
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Barcelona was beautiful! I would love to spend more time there.<br />
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-2810681124348207832015-07-21T10:59:00.000-04:002015-07-21T13:10:36.788-04:00Seville & GranadaThese cities were beyond beautiful. I especially enjoyed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada" target="_blank">Granada</a> as I was able to see the campus where Chandler studied and the street on which he lived. We had dinner by ourselves that night, and my paella was the best I had on our whole trip. Of course the <a href="http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/Home/1472+M5d637b1e38d/0/" target="_blank">Alhambra</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville" target="_blank">Seville</a> was as magnificent as everyone said it would be.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-89859647193089518842015-07-21T09:58:00.000-04:002016-01-14T20:39:02.942-05:00Madrid, Toledo & CordobaThe beginning of our tour in Spain was a whirlwind! Traveling with <a href="https://www.trafalgar.com/usa" target="_blank">Trafalgar </a>was an excellent way to pack in as much as humanly possible, and I do not regret going that route for our travels through southern Spain. I decided it was like attending a buffet dinner: you get to sample the largest amount in one sitting but it is not a relaxing dinner. There were many things I would have liked to experience with more depth (especially the arts, like <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/antoni-gaudi/" target="_blank">Gaudi</a> in Barcelona) but then I would have missed out on other samplings. I would do it all again in a heartbeat, and I would use Trafalgar again, as well.<br />
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<a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/379" target="_blank">Toledo</a> - one of my favorite stops on our tour. What stands out about it: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burial_of_the_Count_of_Orgaz" target="_blank">El Greco's painting</a> and the fact that Jews, Muslims and Christians co-existed happily in the city for a long period of time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ a window of an armor shop, with some cool reflections going on ~</td></tr>
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We visited a <a href="http://www.reservatauro.com/en/" target="_blank">beautiful farm </a>where they raise the famous bulls, and then we enjoyed a Spanish style barbecue (I do not believe we ate any of their bulls!)</div>
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-100690526170993772015-07-07T03:07:00.002-04:002015-07-07T03:07:59.486-04:00Forget Day Numbers: Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos So right now I am sitting in my room in Seville, Spain, where the wifi is thankfully strong enough to post (although uploading photos is still a struggle). The last few days have been a swirl of planes and buses and taxis and vans, and it has been fabulous.<br />
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Our trip to <a href="http://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Fatima-Nazare-and-Obidos-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Lisbon/d538-5383FATNAZOBIDOS" target="_blank">Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos</a> was magical. We had a great tour guide, and we were with a small group of people including a nice couple from Auburn New York. They were both retired high school teachers so during our longish ride we chatted about the sad state of public education. Hah - talking shop even on vacation - that is what teachers do because teaching is more than a job to us. Anyway I loved this day!<br />
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-73370378548846320652015-07-02T16:00:00.006-04:002015-07-02T16:00:45.223-04:00Day 3: Walking Tour of LisbonWhew. Busy day.<br />
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The temps today were a sunny 80ish, but with a breeze so it was really comfortable. We started with a delicious breakfast at the hotel (included with the room, so even better) and then took a walking tour I had booked through <a href="http://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-Guided-Walking-Tour/d538-5383LISBONTOUR" target="_blank">Viator</a>. It was an excellent tour, and our guide Rita was delightful. She was funny and knowledgeable, and the handful of other people on the tour were friendly (except for the 20ish daughter of the couple from Tennessee who seldom smiled or made any comments). Chandler and I did begin with a mixup on the meeting location (we went to the wrong monument to begin with, but figured it out and basically ran to get to the right place). The tour lasted close to 4 hours and we covered several kilometers, including hills and stairs. We walked through the various neighborhoods of Lisbon, learning so much about the history. We had a wine tasting paired with meats, cheeses and breads, and we sampled a famous custard pastry originally made by monks. We learned so much about the various groups and leaders that ruled the city, and the various fires and earthquakes (notably the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1755_Lisbon_earthquake" target="_blank">1755 quake</a>) that literally changed the landscape. I loved today! We decided on an easy dinner at the <a href="http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/lisbon/" target="_blank">Hard Rock Cafe</a> (literally a block from our hotel) and then sangria in the park area outside out hotel where a dj was serving up some chill music. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It looks like the Golden Gate Bridge because it was designed by the same guy. </td></tr>
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-99537309361933612015-07-01T15:31:00.000-04:002015-07-01T15:37:34.947-04:00Days 1 & 2: Toronto to Lisbon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So my Iberian adventure officially began yesterday at the Toronto airport and now here I am in a luxurious room in Lisbon writing this. What a wild and crazy world we live in.</div>
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The people watching at the airport was amazing. On one side a <a href="http://www.hainanairlines.com/CN/GB/Welcome" target="_blank">Hainan Airlines</a> flight was checking in, and on the other side an <a href="http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/El-Al-Israel-Airlines" target="_blank">El Al Israel Airlines</a> flight was checking in. In addition to these two distinct passenger groups there were many Pakistani and Indian passengers added to the mix. The world is a big diverse conglomeration of people that we never really think about because we are so American-centric. That's one of the beautiful things about traveling internationally: we are reminded of our relative insignificance, and it should serve to keep our arrogance in check.</div>
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I flew <a href="https://www.sata.pt/en/content/home-page?gclid=CO2u_e7PusYCFYPLtAodIvABDg" target="_blank">SATA</a> direct to Lisbon and it was a relatively pleasant experience. I sat next to a girl a few years younger than myself and we chatted much of the time. She lives outside of Toronto but has dual citizenship with Portugal and travels there annually. She was gregarious and funny, and she gave me some good insights on Portuguese culture. Except for the incident with the young teenager directly in front of me vomiting in the aisle just before we landed it was an overall excellent flight. I was able to breeze through customs, my luggage was there as I approached the baggage claim, and I was able to get a taxi immediately. My hotel, <a href="http://www.heritageavliberdade.com/" target="_blank">Heritage Avenida Liberdade</a>, is in a PERFECT location and my room is absolutely GORGEOUS and luxurious and I want to live here forever, haha!</div>
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Best of all Chandler arrived from Grenada (after I had a martini and a nap - so refreshing!) and we had a yummy dinner and after dinner drinks. Now we are both on our laptops winding down in preparation for tomorrow's adventures.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ The Lisbon Hard Rock Cafe is right down the street (the location of my post-flight martini) ~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ beautiful hotel lobby ~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ beautiful bathroom ~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ drinking fountain in the bathroom! ~</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ crisp hotel sheets that smell perfect: like sunshine and bleach ~</td></tr>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-62117091221002661472015-06-30T07:18:00.000-04:002015-06-30T07:18:47.026-04:00HomeI am beginning my Iberian Adventure by writing about how much I love my home. By "home" I mean my husband and animals and family and farm. How much I love sleeping in my bed with Jim and Willow. How much I love watering my plants and using my weed whacker. How much I love simple dinners in the sunroom and coffee on the front porch. How much I love it when my husband sets out a mug for me in the morning. How much I love sweeping out the barn and watching my barn friends play and squabble. How much I love naps on my couch with Bumble sitting at guard. How much I love impromptu gatherings with friends in the garage and casual dinners with family.<br />
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The above paragraph could continue infinitely, but I have a lot of loose ends to wrap up before I head to the airport so I need to stop there. I guess one realizes exactly how blessed they are when they are about to embark on a grand adventure and yet a part of them is knowing how much they will miss home. Especially Jim. And my animals. And ... okay I need to stop but you get what I mean.<br />
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A special shout out to Jim, Mom and Paul who will be taking over all of of my household responsibilities while I am away. I will worry about nothing.<br />
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And one more shout out to God for giving me the health and energy and luck to have created this life. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ the view from our front porch this spring after a shower ~</td></tr>
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-17221480764235128842015-05-28T12:36:00.001-04:002015-05-28T12:36:21.878-04:00Traveling Son'Feeling anxiety.<br />
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Bing is now in Granada, Spain, after a grueling 24 hours of travel. I consider myself less of a worrier than most moms but the last 24 hours have been a bit challenging.<br />
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Yes, Bing has traveled to many faraway places (China! Hawaii!) in his young life - more than most adults, really - but never this far all alone. And this time it's not to meet a grandmother who is waiting at the airport with open arms, but instead a stranger with whom he is going to stay with. For a month.<br />
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Technology allows parents to receive updates both good and bad, and that fact can be both good and bad. Short, cryptic messages can cause lots and lots of anxiety when you are on the receiving end. It's amazing how my imagination can create entire Hollywood movie screenplays from a simple line of text. Sigh.<br />
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It boils down to trust. Trust that God is in control, number one. Trust that you have raised your son with enough common sense to deal with all the surprises that come with international travel. Trust that you are doing the right thing by encouraging and supporting his adventures. Trust that the challenges that come with this experience are invaluable and will help him grow to be a confident, successful and well-rounded individual. Trust. Faith. Hope.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-79889308634018891782015-03-27T13:22:00.002-04:002015-03-27T13:22:44.066-04:00Horse CrazyThese feelings have been locked tightly for years, and I have only taken an occasional peek to check if they are still there. I have not let myself "go there" for fear there will be no return.<br />
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Well, I was right and now I have to come clean and be true to myself: I physically NEED a horse.<br />
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My childhood horse died on January 4th, 1994. Since then I have foolishly suggested that I outgrew the need for a horse, and that although I was so blessed to have Morningstar for so many years I would never and could never have another.<br />
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But I was very wrong.<br />
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To make myself feel better I suggested I would wait until I retire so I have more time in my schedule, or I would have to board the horse somewhere else, or whatever. 'All lame excuses to deny the inevitable, and that is simply that my horse connection runs to my very core, and I need to get a horse sooner rather than later. Soooo I made the decision to get a horse when I turn 50 (2.5 years from now) and that plan has opened the floodgates to all the old feelings and longings and dreams that I have carried with me my whole life. I am thinking about how and where to build the stall, what kind of fencing to use, should it be a gelding or a mare, how old should it be - and very importantly what color do I want? Buckskins and Palominos are my favorites, but possibly a paint or a sorrel. 'So many happy places to let my mind wander!<br />
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I now have a Pinterest board for horses. Oh it's serious.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-36404998876606219322015-01-16T12:26:00.002-05:002015-01-16T12:29:11.004-05:00Vacation Reflections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
What a great vacation! The week we spent at St. Martin was truly a vacation from our "normal" life, and it was wonderful. I was ready to get back to the routine of everyday life, however, which makes me realize how really blessed I really am.</div>
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1. The beauty of the island. Each day is warm and breezy, the beaches are perfect, the water color of the Caribbean is spectacular, the sky is always changing, the sunsets are breathtaking.</div>
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2. Our villa. We rented through VRBO and we were not disappointed. Although the villa had a few "rough spots" it was right on the ocean so our views were perfect and every night we slept to the sound of crashing waves. Our pool was clean and beautiful, and the pool bar "The Green Monkey"had great drinks and food. See photos of our villa <a href="http://www.lakeorchardstudio.com/2014/03/vakay-2014.html">here</a>.</div>
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3. The people. Everyone we met was very friendly and fun. The people who we met at our pool and "The Green Monkey" were a blast to hang out with, and the pool bar owner Sal was a character. Servers and snorkel people were great, too. We really loved our "gate guy" - he was sweet :) Finally, there was "chocolate man" - an extremely dark gentleman in excellent shape and without tan lines that paraded up and down Cupecoy beach right beneath our balcony. </div>
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4. No technology. Instead of looking at facebook and twitter and instagram, I read several books (albeit on a kindle). It was a refreshing change of pace, and one that I would like to continue to some degree. Since my return home I have tried to limit my social media time and read more. So far so good. I didn't take very many photos, either, which is kind of a shame, but both my son and my sister-in-law did so hopefully they will share.</div>
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-- We missed our animals terribly.</div>
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-- I avoided any sunburn so my dermatologist will be proud of me.</div>
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-- The mosquitos were tiny, silent and hungry. Always. I still have marks where they bit me.</div>
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-- UNO can be a very competitive card game - we played nearly every night (don't play on a glass-top table)</div>
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-- I gained five pounds because I ate anything I wanted to, and it was worth it.</div>
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-- There is a black bird species on the island that sounds like a creaky screen door when it sings.</div>
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-- Avoid flying Air Transat.</div>
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-- The snorkeling was jellyfish sting-free, so it was very pleasant but not as nice as the Keys (which was very sting-y but much more beautiful)</div>
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-- The alcohol is so freakin' cheap. My liver would not have allowed me to stay any longer.</div>
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-- I had a delicious curry and seafood dish at a lovely french restaurant - I must try and find a similar recipe so I can make it at home.</div>
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-23437835753333229032014-12-02T14:25:00.000-05:002015-01-07T07:29:10.130-05:00Life GoalsThe idea of my mortality is become clearer. I am feeling the strong desire to fulfill dreams and reach goals with more of a sense of urgency that ever before. Perhaps part of it is money: these dreams and goals all have costs and I am no longer living in a state of utter poverty because my career is solid and Jim's business is doing well. More than that, though, is the realization that there are definitely more years behind me than there are ahead, and this life is so beautiful and amazing and I want to live it as fully as possible.<br />
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What remains on my personal list:<br />
-- Breeding high quality goats (in the works for 2016)<br />
-- Finding a horse (maybe for my 50th birthday?)<br />
-- Retirement as a healthy person with a good pension and savings (so far so good for 2023)<br />
-- Writing a book (the topic of dogs and kids)<br />
-- Travel - lots and lots of travel <br />
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So about the travel. St. Maarten with my family is planned for December and we are so psyched. San Francisco with my girlies is planned for April and that is exciting. Granada, Spain, is a possibility for the summer as Chandler is studying there and of course I should visit him, right? Jim and I really want to travel together to many places, so the plan is to work hard but not to wait until we are elderly to live adventurously (but also not go into debt to do it). We continue to be thankful for our good jobs and our good health as we plan and dream, taking full advantage of the blessings of our lives.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-18535249478060368212014-09-30T08:25:00.001-04:002014-09-30T08:25:29.978-04:00Poet DiscoveryMy priest's Sunday sermon included a poem by Mary Oliver, and I am excited to say I have found a new poet to love.<br />
<br /><i>You do not have to be good.<br />You do not have to walk on your knees<br />for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.<br />You only have to let the soft animal of your body <br />love what it loves.<br />Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.<br />Meanwhile the world goes on.<br />Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain<br />are moving across the landscapes,<br />over the prairies and the deep trees,<br />the mountains and the rivers.<br />Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,<br />are heading home again.<br />Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,<br />the world offers itself to your imagination,<br />calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting –<br />over and over announcing your place<br />in the family of things.</i><br /> Mary Oliver<div>
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<i>Who made the world?<br />Who made the swan, and the black bear?<br />Who made the grasshopper?<br />This grasshopper, I mean-<br />the one who has flung herself out of the grass,<br />the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,<br />who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-<br />who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.<br />Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.<br />Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.<br />I don't know exactly what a prayer is.<br />I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down<br />into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,<br />how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,<br />which is what I have been doing all day.<br />Tell me, what else should I have done?<br />Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?<br />Tell me, what is it you plan to do<br />with your one wild and precious life?</i><div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-89420909691443627292014-07-08T13:16:00.002-04:002014-07-08T13:26:37.774-04:00Shark Week 2014 in the ADKs<br />
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This will be our 2nd Annual Shark Week Summer Getaway with one of our bestie couples, and we are sooo excited! Last year our mini summer vakay was in Alex Bay and it just so happened to coincide with Shark Week, so we decided to make a trip at that time an annual summer tradition. This year we will be staying in Lake Placid for two nights, and we are psyched for beautiful scenery, great food, awesome adventures, lots of cocktails and many laughs.</div>
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We will be staying at the very affordable and convenient <a href="http://www.lakeplacidsummithotel.com/" target="_blank">Lake Placid Summit Hotel</a>:<br />
<i>When it comes to Adirondack lodging and hotel accommodations, Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Resort and Suites, is perfect for the family or business traveler. With amazing views overlooking Mirror Lake and just around the corner from the quaint shops and restaurants of Lake Placid Village, this newly-renovated Lake Placid resort is an exceptional value.</i><br />
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<a href="http://hungrytrout.com/" target="_blank">The Hungry Trout Resort</a> (yummy dinner)</div>
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<a href="http://www.whiteface.com/activities/memorial-highway" target="_blank">Whiteface Mountain</a> (headed for the summit, weather permitting)</div>
<a href="http://www.whiteface.com/mountain/services/dining-whiteface" target="_blank">J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Café and Wine Bar</a> (glass of vino)<br />
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<a href="http://adksteakandseafood.com/brewery/" target="_blank">Great Adirondack Brewing Co.</a> (lunch? dinner? beer?)</div>
<a href="http://www.whiteface.com/activities/cloudsplitter-gondola-rides" target="_blank">Cloudsplitter Gondola</a> (great views, weather permitting)<br />
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<a href="http://www.mlboatrental.com/" target="_blank">Mirror Lake Boat Rental</a> (maybe? will we want to do something this strenuous?)</div>
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and of course shopping :)</div>
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We will only be there one full day, so 'best not to jam it too full of activities. It's really about being with great friends in a beautiful place to celebrate summer and nature and life in general. Woo hoo!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The top o' Whiteface -- what a view!</td></tr>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-68612307196575895612014-06-26T09:58:00.002-04:002014-06-26T10:00:03.599-04:00Last School DayI am sitting at my desk for the last time this school year, and won't sit here again until September. My grade book and lesson plans are turned in, grades are verified with Guidance, all proctoring assignments completed, final exams tied up and in the vault, requisitions finalized, good byes shared with colleagues not coming into work today. Having these few precious moments to reflect on the past months helps me to emotionally wrap things up.<br />
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Overall I feel it was a successful year. I had the usual cross section of students who excelled, students who did only what they needed to do, and students who didn't attend school enough to pass my class. The Art Show topped any other year in terms of quality of work, and I believe most students gained valuable experience in my classes. I had the pleasure of working with my long-distance colleague and friend Danna Fuller on a really cool mobile learning mandala project (read more about it <a href="http://getworking.weebly.com/" target="_blank">here</a>) and I can't wait to do it again next year. I enjoyed working with my Wilson colleagues, especially those in my "neighborhood", and I still love teaching. I do - I still love it. I did fall short in some areas, and next year I will do better -- I am already thinking of how I want to change some things up, and some new projects I want to try. Mostly I feel proud of what was accomplished in my classrooms.<br />
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But summer: time to heal, time to rest and accomplish and explore and socialize and to simply breathe. I am so grateful to have this time, and I know that it makes me a better teacher and a better person. Without this break I would be less effective in every area of my life, especially in my classroom.<br />
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Below are some exemplars I created for our Mandala project. Read more about these <a href="http://getworking.weebly.com/mrs-bewleys-experimentation.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-25847430244409551632014-05-29T09:04:00.002-04:002014-05-29T09:04:36.292-04:00Lilac WalkThere are so many things going on right now between school, church and home, but yesterday was such a perfect day I took an hour to walk my pups along the lake.<br />
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Both Willow and Bumble are very good on the leash - Bumble to my left and Willow to my right - and as long as we stick to the paved roads then they are focused on their pack leader and walking nicely. When we walk through the orchards and woods Willow struggles with the exciting scents and I have to say "leave it" approximately 100 times per minute, so the paved lanes to and along the lake are perfect for walking both dogs as there is very little traffic and very few smells to deal with.<br />
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Right now we are enjoying that glorious moment in spring when the lilacs and other flowering trees and shrubs are in full bloom. Along our wood line behind the house we currently have <a href="http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_cofl2.pdf" target="_blank">dogwood</a> and various <a href="http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch" target="_blank">hawthorn</a> in bloom, and the lane by the lake is lined with lilacs in bloom. The fragrance from the lilacs filled the air during our walk! On the side opposite the lake the orchards are also in bloom, and as we walked a farmer was mowing the lush green grass and bright yellow dandelions. Between the smells of the fresh cut grass and the lilacs, my head was swimming with memories. Like songs, smells can take me back so quickly -- childhood memories of Mom's lilac perfume that Dad bought her at the <a href="http://www.rochesterevents.com/festivals-events/lilac-festival" target="_blank">Rochester Lilac Festival</a> one year, and memories of working together as a family on our large country lawn in Parish.<br />
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Along with the lovely smwlls, our walk also took us by beautiful homes perched at the edge of Lake Ontario with beautiful landscaping. The lake was beautiful: the breeze kept the lake a little choppy so the water birds were bobbing around, and off shore we saw a huge Great Lakes freighter and some kind of research vessel. I was able to chat with some lovely people who were outside enjoying the afternoon - some friends and some just friend-ly. We stumbled upon a tiny fat baby woodchuck, and that sure did distract the dogs for a bit, but soon we were back on track, heading toward home for dinner.<br />
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Walks like that don't happen enough. There are always excuses but the bottom line is that both my dogs and I benefit mentally and physically from taking an hour to just breath and move and see and smell. I want to say I am going to make it a daily habit, but I know that can't be. 'Like tonight - I won't be home before 7:00. Sigh.<br />
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But yesterday was perfect.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this (blurry) photo on ebay of a bottle of Mom's <a href="http://www.highlandlilac.com/about.asp" target="_blank">perfume</a>! <br />I remember it sitting on her dressing table ... holy cow.</td></tr>
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-3911254864487868422014-03-27T11:31:00.001-04:002014-03-27T11:32:21.810-04:00Wheat MusingsOkay, so I know that feeding my dogs wheat causes them to shed like crazy because of allergies. As a result, I invest in wheat/corn/soy free dog food and see the positive results. I am currently examining my own health and the fact that I feel addicted to food - especially wheat based food. Hmmm so can I possibly cut wheat from my diet (challenging!!) and then will it make me feel better and possibly lose some of these extra pounds? I am going to find out.<br />
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Meanwhile I have been doing some investigating, reading articles about both wheat and gluten, and I have decided that I am not going gluten-free, just wheat free. Below is a great article about the history of wheat and how we've essentially ruined the health benefits by modernizing it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.grainstorm.com/pages/modern-wheat#.UzRCVGNRa0c.blogger">GRAINSTORM | What's wrong with modern wheat?</a><br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476371465252988104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624729934413470382.post-36314117264527328922014-03-19T10:40:00.000-04:002014-03-19T10:46:33.793-04:00Vakay 2014We booked our vacation for December and we are psyched! We wanted affordable, on the beach, with a pool, and a "home" atmosphere instead of a hotel. We have been very lucky with <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/333805#" target="_blank">VRBO</a> in the past, so we went searching there again and we found what appears to be a gem.<br />
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As we are traveling during a holiday week (darn school calendar) the prices that begin as semi-affordable go WAY up and out of site. Bummer. But after much searching and comparing we found a reasonably priced villa on St. Maarten on Cupecoy Beach. Here's the description:<br />
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<i><b>Cupecoy Villa Description</b><br />This villa is located in the Heart of St. Maarten’s Gold Coast Cupecoy Beach and is one of only 8 ocean front villas in the complex known as Ocean Club Villas. This ocean front villa has the most spectacular views of the turquoise Caribbean Ocean the island of St. Maarten has to offer along with a personal sand beach at your feet. <br /><br />The villa has three generously large air conditioned bedrooms, two on the second floor level and one that encompasses the entire third floor, all with private patios enjoying spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea as well as some of the most spectacular sunsets. Each bedroom features bathrooms en suite with ceiling fans throughout.<br /><br />In addition to an excellent beach for swimming, and snorkeling, there is a large freshwater pool for the exclusive use of the Ocean Club residents. There is a private beach walkway to experience one of the islands best kept beaches known as Cupecoy Beach. Guests are well looked after by a friendly and efficient staff. And for those who want to take in the true beauty of the island, a rental car is highly recommended. <br /><br />The villa is just a 5 minute ride from the airport and within walking distance to the Atlantis Casino as well as many shops and boutiques at the Porto-Cupecoy which is a Mediterranean style marina village and Italian plaza. You are just a 2 minute walk to the largest indoor shopping mall on the island known as the “Blue Mall.” This mall is now open with 85 Retail Shops, 10 Restaurants, and a Supermarket.<br />You can watch the cruise ships sail in and out, view the neighboring islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, and on a clear day Statia. Or just enjoy the breath-taking sunsets all from your own patio. So, create the vacation of your life here at “Blue Water Paradise!”</i><br />
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This past year has been very challenging with a couple of tragic family losses as well as the stress of building the new house. This trip should be prescribed by a doctor and paid for by health insurance :)<br />
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The photos look amazing:<br />
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