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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Lifestyle
There are many styles of life and multiple elements that might define your style of life. Active, relaxed, ordered, random, all these at once. . .
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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