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pabbott
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Thanksgiving Dinner for Two Thankful People
My sister Mary and I have had a challenging year, but thankfully coming to a better close with many recent improvements in health....
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pabbott
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Practicing for the cake baking contest
A nearby community holds a chocolate festival every February and as part of that has a chocolate cake baking contest with professional...
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pabbott
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Italian Cuisine Class, Yum!
My sister Mary and I just completed a three week "adult enrichment" class on Italian cuisine at Carteret Community College. The class of...
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pabbott
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Gave myself a Christmas present
I saved little by little and finally was able to buy a kayak that will meet my needs (I hope). Although I have kayaked periodically and...
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pabbott
Nov 12, 20231 min read
Three years on a rower
I started rowing 20+ years ago on the water in an eight-person boat. As part of that training, I was introduced to the Concept2 rower. I...
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pabbott
Sep 10, 20231 min read
A Busy Month with Challenge Completed
I have been engrossed for the past month in finally completing a project I have worked on for the past four and one-half years. Two days...
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pabbott
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Morning walk
Up early this morning for a walk on the beach. The heat has left for a few days, this morning a beautiful 70 degrees.
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pabbott
Jul 2, 20231 min read
Morning Walk on the Beach
Early this morning I had a beautiful walk on the beach -- before it gets too warm later in the day.
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pabbott
May 19, 20231 min read
Sunrise with Full Moon
Just pay attention and there are many everyday wonders! Above is an illustration -- a morning walk with sunrise and full moon at the same...
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pabbott
May 3, 20231 min read
Turtle Patrol
This week is the start of "sea turtle patrol" at Emerald Isle beach shown above at sunrise. Volunteers, including me, walk the beach each...
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pabbott
May 1, 20232 min read
My Favorite Toy
During the pandemic, the gym was closed and I am no longer able to run due to knee issues. I had previously owned a Concept2 rower which...
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pabbott
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Hobbies
Hobbies are important activities throughout life, but become more prominent in retirement. Now there is more time to do all those things...
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pabbott
Apr 22, 20231 min read
What's for dinner?
Time to plan the menu for Sunday dinner. This week is a Mexican theme. It starts with Margaritas and shrimp tostado bites. The main...
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