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Good Things Friday
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It’s that time of the week again, so here are a few good things … Beach days. I swam twice this week. Friday and Saturday were both around 37C. Friday…
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Tenderheart Cook #46 and #47
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I’m cooking my way through the Tenderheart Cookbook. Inspired by chana saag This is a really simple curry recipe that uses frozen spinach. The Quick Lowdown: Chana saag (or any…
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Ask Me Anything: Vol 1
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Today, I’ll be answering some questions you submitted. When I set up the form, I didn’t include a place for people’s names, so now I don’t know who asked me…
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Camino De Santiago: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles
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The day had finally arrived when we would start walking. The weather forecast was for rain with thunderstorms in the afternoon and very strong winds. We did not want to…
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Camino de Santiago: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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After my week in Paris, G and I travelled south by train to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to start our Camino de Santiago. We didn’t have the 40 days required to walk all…
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August 2024 Books
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It’s nearly the end of November, and I’m just getting around to reviewing the books I read in August. Time Shelter – Georgo Gosdopinov From Goodreads: In Time Shelter, an…
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List #14: Return to Running Program
Earlier this year, I got a stress fracture in my foot. It finally healed in July, but I put off a serious return to running until after I’d done the…
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Good Things Friday
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Just a quick list this week: What are some good things in your week so far? I don’t always listen to something when I walk or run, but when I…
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List #13: Some More Things to Do If I Make It Back to Paris
I’ve now been to Paris twice, spending a full week both times. There are so many sites to see, but that must be balanced with time to stroll or sit…
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Day Trip to Chartres
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On my last full day in Paris, before G returned from the UK, I caught the train to Chartres. The main drawcard is the Chartres Cathedral, and its architecture, sculptures,…
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