SHIPPENSBURG MINI-REUNION May 21, 2009 A WARM AND SUNNY PLACE John and Darla’s home is one of the most welcoming places we have found. If they aren’t careful, we’re just going to move in and stay. Darla’s grandfather built their house and her father helped. When we arrive we usually find little notes like the […]
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A HIKE UP TUMBLING RUN WITH APHIA AND MICHAEL May 20, 2009 THE NATURAL WORLD BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE Michael and Aphia make a point of finding time to get out and hike. They are a beautiful couple. Bob and Camille love that nature thing, too. TUMBLING RUN What an appropriate name
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MEMORIES ALONG THE JERSEY SHORE May 18, 2009 ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK We stopped to stretch out legs at this pretty beach park and nature reserve on our way up the coast from Haddonfield to Atlantic Highlands. The park is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. NATURE IMITATES NATURE The beach grass and
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VISITING THE LANCASTER ILLOS May 16, 2009 LITTLE BITTY BIRDIES Deb shared her fascination with the tiny robins that have chosen her front porch for their nest. The parents take turn feeding them worms from the yard and the youngsters flatten themselves when they feel threatened. A COOL HIKE It was hot out, so
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY At Henry and Kelly’s February 2, 2009 FOOTBALL POOL Henry and Kelly invited us to their home for a Super Bowl party. Henry and his brother, Juan put their names on the football pool squares in their front yard the before the game. It was a beautiful day in San Mateo.
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SBS Bay Area Biodiesel “Hot Spots” Tour January 31,2009 TEACHER WITH THE BUS AKA ” Das Frachtgut”, this bus, fueled with 99.9% biodiesel was the perfect transportation for a tour of some Biodiesel facilities. The seating was especially designed to facilitate conversation and mobility among riders. DOGPATCH BIOFUELS Michele Swiggers and Robin Gold were
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THE THIRTY-NINTH FLOOR San Francisco, California January 31, 2009 BOOTH WITH A VIEW . After our first day at the conference, we met Lyle, Leif and Rachel in the cocktail lounge on the 39th floor of the Marriot in downtown San Francisco. They had gotten there early to secure the best seat in the room.
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TOURING THE BAY AREA WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS January 30, 2009 OUR TOUR GUIDE Father/brother Joe picked us up at the airport and took us for the scenic tour across San Francisco. He pointed out interesting landmarks, like the building he and brother Jim used to live in and the Jesuit conglomerate, above. THE GOLDEN
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Orion Grassroots Network Southeast Regional Conference Columbia, North Carolina November 7 – 9, 2008 A MELDING OF MINDS A group of Southern writers and activists concerned with preserving wetlands, forests and wildlife gathered on this weekend to share ideas. Bob, Lyle, Matt and Jan DeBlieu walk the long way around to breakfast with their binoculars
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A TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC August 12 – 14, 2008 SUCKING DOWN FUMES DC commuters have accepted this kind of traffic as a way of life. We country folk don’t think we could do this routinely. AT HOME IN NED’S HOUSE Ned graciously opened his home to us for a two-night stay. Sadly, he
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