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SEPTEMBER 6, SATURDAY
WALNUT BAKERY AND MORE Camille, a baker, who made the long trip to Rob Amberg’s birthday party in Letojanni, Sicily, two years ago where she was going to bake the birthday cake but instead got eaten alive by some insect,
SEPTEMBER 6, SATURDAY
WALNUT BAKERY AND MORE Camille, a baker, who made the long trip to Rob Amberg’s birthday party in Letojanni, Sicily, two years ago where she was going to bake the birthday cake but instead got eaten alive by some insect,
SEPTEMBER 5, FRIDAY
OLD MEN’S COFFEE AT HIGHLAND FARMS It was good to be with my elderly male friends again and to be able to tell them a little about my England trip, but mainly just to sit and listen for an hour
SEPTEMBER 5, FRIDAY
OLD MEN’S COFFEE AT HIGHLAND FARMS It was good to be with my elderly male friends again and to be able to tell them a little about my England trip, but mainly just to sit and listen for an hour
SEPTEMBER 4, THURSDAY
MARSHALL MUSIC At Zadie’s restaurant on Thursdays a different band or musical performer plays for two hours to a full house of people at the outdoor tables covered by yellow umbrellas. The band this Thursday was led by Tyler Ramsay
SEPTEMBER 4, THURSDAY
MARSHALL MUSIC At Zadie’s restaurant on Thursdays a different band or musical performer plays for two hours to a full house of people at the outdoor tables covered by yellow umbrellas. The band this Thursday was led by Tyler Ramsay
SEPTEMBER 3, WEDNESDAY
THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY RICH LIFE I read an article today in the Washington Post on a scientific study about what makes people feel most alive. Apparently scientists have been examining what makes people feel most alive for a long time and
SEPTEMBER 3, WEDNESDAY
THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY RICH LIFE I read an article today in the Washington Post on a scientific study about what makes people feel most alive. Apparently scientists have been examining what makes people feel most alive for a long time and
SEPTEMBER 2, TUESDAY
WELLNESS VISIT Today was my every four month wellness visit at Asheville Family Health. My general doctor for years has retired and been replaced by Dr. Cannon, a young man. The older I get the younger everyone else is. College
SEPTEMBER 2, TUESDAY
WELLNESS VISIT Today was my every four month wellness visit at Asheville Family Health. My general doctor for years has retired and been replaced by Dr. Cannon, a young man. The older I get the younger everyone else is. College
AUGUST 31, SUNDAY
JOHN KOEGEL PEACE GARDEN Back in my old routine I went to church in the Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church on the Warren Wilson campus where for years and years Kathe was in the choir and heavily involved in committees of
AUGUST 31, SUNDAY
JOHN KOEGEL PEACE GARDEN Back in my old routine I went to church in the Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church on the Warren Wilson campus where for years and years Kathe was in the choir and heavily involved in committees of
AUGUST 30, SATURDAY
MARSHALL AGAIN Susie and I didn’t realize it but this weekend was Labor Day weekend. There were musicians performing all over Marshall this afternoon. I saw a little of Larry Norton singing in Zumas and then caught the first part
AUGUST 30, SATURDAY
MARSHALL AGAIN Susie and I didn’t realize it but this weekend was Labor Day weekend. There were musicians performing all over Marshall this afternoon. I saw a little of Larry Norton singing in Zumas and then caught the first part
AUGUST 29, FRIDAY
BACK AGAIN We landed in Knoxville at midnight and spent the night in the home of Richard and Beth Ryburn, my daughter in law Kathy’s mother. They live in a section of Maryville with some elegant homes and their very
AUGUST 29, FRIDAY
BACK AGAIN We landed in Knoxville at midnight and spent the night in the home of Richard and Beth Ryburn, my daughter in law Kathy’s mother. They live in a section of Maryville with some elegant homes and their very
AUGUST 28, THURSDAY
FLYING HOME We were up at to catch the tube to Victoria Station where we ate a hearty English breakfast and then caught the train to London Gatwick Airport for our flight to JFK. We were delayed on the runway
AUGUST 28, THURSDAY
FLYING HOME We were up at to catch the tube to Victoria Station where we ate a hearty English breakfast and then caught the train to London Gatwick Airport for our flight to JFK. We were delayed on the runway
BILLYBABA’S WANDERING 