Tag Archives: Washington DC

Family Time

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Tuesday Fox asked, “What is your fondest childhood memory?” I’ve always loved to travel and see new places. I think that enjoyment began when I was young. My family didn’t travel much – I think Dad enjoyed it more … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Joanna Campbell Slan and Book Download!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

Once again, I stumbled into quite a famous author without realizing it, and this week I am pleased to bring in Joanna Campbell Slan. Sometimes I ask an author to join us and I have had to scramble to collect … Continue reading →

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Bound to be Snow

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

We are talking about being snowed-in this week. It only happened a few times to me, mostly because I grew up in suburbia. I am always ready for any reason that would prevent me from getting out to buy supplies. … Continue reading →

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Murphy is Alive in Arizona

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

Vacation Misadventures (Vacations Gone Wrong) I almost wish this had not been asked; I’ve been trying to be more positive! I haven’t taken all that many actual vacations in my life. Not any real get-aways with family, and or even … Continue reading →

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50 Shades of Green

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

This week we are talking about our favorite signs of Spring. Green. I could stop right there. I grew up in a beautiful part of the country, or what had been a beautiful part. The Washington, DC area is vastly … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters with American Presidents

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jeff Salter

By Jeff Salter Well, let me make clear that none of the presidents I’m about to mention ever had any recollection of our close encounters… as they were blissfully unaware that I was in their vicinity.  But I’ve nonetheless held … Continue reading →

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Star Wars

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Tonette Joyce

Star Wars Well, not wars, exactly. This week the topics-list said that we were to pick a movie star, past or present, that we’d like to hang out with…and why. That is a very hard choice for all of us, … Continue reading →

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Freedom and Independence

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Jeff Salter

Honoring the Greatest Generation By Jeff Salter Today is a day we set aside for remembering that fateful day in 1776 when our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and formally split the new nation America from the rule … Continue reading →

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