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Tempests, Tylenol, and Crab: My Adventure in the Aleutians

A tempest was approaching, and I laughed, howled really, at the absurdity of demanding such things of myself. The wind was unlike anything I'd experienced, yet my pride carried me on, up to the top of Pyramid Peak. As I made my ascent, the gales...

22 comments    travel fishing winter
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Recollections of Learning Chinese Mandarin at The Defense Language Institute

A 37 week intensive basic Chinese Mandarin class at the Defense Language Institute did much to stimulate my interest in learning foreign languages for conversational fluency. It also led to a career studying and working on Chinese language and cutural topics. The six class periods we had each day were extremely interesting and challenging.

2 comments    cold war vietnam war vietnamese
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All's Fair in Love and...Weddings

The only real rule when planning a wedding is that it will be stressful. Here is a look at how my wedding-planning chaos became the greatest wedding ever, plus money-saving tips and ideas for your own big day.

5 comments    wedding wedding planning
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Rv Parks California Activities

Rv Parks California, Mt Gate RV Park. RV Parks are quite popular rest and recuperation tourist spots in America, but Mt Gate RV Park is slowly and steadily making its own place in the hearts of tourists on Rv Parks California.

1 comment    travel vacation america
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The Sea Captain's Charge

A substance abusive cannery worker receives a talking parrot from a retired merchant mariner. Narrative recounts a child's impressions.

2 comments    sea pills red wine
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What's In a Can of Peas?

So what really is in a can of peas? I mean besides, of course, the peas? That's probably the most obvious answer. Before I go on, did I ever stop to mention in any one of my many ramblings on that I happen to be a bit anal retentive about what I...

16 comments    small business economics farmers
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Best Kayaking in Monterey Bay, CA - Early Morning Kayak Photos

Check out this Kayaking adventure born from a high school assignment! Discusses everything from the trips early planning, to wet suits, to my quick kayak lessons, to the natural sights and marine life around the beautiful city of Monterey, California.

0 comments    travel vacation california
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We Killed Diana

We, and the jackals with lens, killed Diana -- to give us, the jackals without intellectual jurisprudence, the right to complain.

7 comments    camera culture princess
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5 Family Friendly Activities in Monterey

Visitors to Monterey, California have many options to occupy themselves with. But as any family knows, keeping the children involved and entertained in a city that has no amusement parks or stip mall theaters, can be a challenge. Not to worry, just follow these five family friendly suggestions.

1 comment    children travel fun
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Driving Cab: Chapter Thirty-Two

In Driving Cab: Chapter Thirty-Two, Jack describes his efforts to land a teaching job and get out of the cab driving business.

0 comments    kids car job
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