Monthly Archives: February 2012

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Monopoly (the game) and WWII

Posted on February 27, 2012

Starting in 1941, an increasing number of British Airmen found themselves as the involuntary guests of the Third Reich, and the Crown was casting about for ways and means to facilitate their escape. Now obviously, one of the most helpful … Continue reading →

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Good Samaritan Story

Posted on February 22, 2012

“Sack Lunches” I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat.  It was going to be a long flight.  I’m glad I have a good book to read.  Perhaps I will get a short … Continue reading →

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Snowfall doesn’t stop the winter construction

Posted on February 16, 2012
giant concrete pourer

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Related articles in this series re’ living next to winter construction: Practicing yoga with construction noise  Dancing with my devil:  winter construction Footers & foundation in winter construction

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“Who is there to love in your life?”

Posted on February 13, 2012

Yesterday I was trying to imagine what I’d be writing for this post. Would it be something about that flock of Canadian geese descending for their plunge into the river that flew so close to me I actually ducked so … Continue reading →

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Footers and foundation in winter construction

Posted on February 1, 2012
Giant concrete thingy I saw last Wednesday from my window! Yikes!

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My darling neighbor–the contractor who is developing the vacant lot between us–phoned just now to give me a heads-up on “extraordinary noise.”  By communicating with me,  he’s now giving me the opportunity to choose to leave for the day.  I … Continue reading →

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