I began my #45 birthday list by watching the film Norma Rae. It is based on the true story of a Southern woman who spearheads a unionization effort at the textile mill where she and her family work. I was excited to watch it because I helped unionize my coworkers and was involved in the... Continue Reading →
2019 is coming to a close…I have finished my #44 list and am way behind in reporting what I’ve done. So I will offer you a few brief highlights: I visited some more neighborhood restaurants and parks, including: Martin’s Coffee ShopI’ve wanted to try this local diner for years. I had the basic eggs, bacon,... Continue Reading →
About a year after my dad died, I read this Atlas Obscura article about death cafes. A death cafe is a gathering of strangers who talk frankly about death while drinking tea and eating cake. It's not meant to be a therapy session or support group; its purpose is to philosophically discuss this most taboo... Continue Reading →
While we're talking about birthdays...Allen and I went to Bristol, Rhode Island, for my birthday. I wasn't feeling very well, so we didn't see as much of the town as we normally would. But we did visit Colt State Park... Sunset at Colt State Park ...and Blithewold Mansion. Blithewold Mansion We also walked around the... Continue Reading →
My mom and I like to travel together, so I planned to take her somewhere for her birthday earlier this year. Wanting to find a unique place to stay that wasn't too far from Rochester, I came upon Belhurst Castle, which is on one of the Finger Lakes. We stayed in a separate building that... Continue Reading →
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