Reading and Roaming
In this post, I share my thoughts on Elizabeth Strout’s latest Maine novel, report on seeing a powerful and timely play, and share a tidbit about dinner at a very local eatery. MAINE LIVES Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Sharing individual’s stories and lives through the seasons, Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel, Tell Me Everything, returns to …
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It seemed appropriate with the upcoming election to be reading this week about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. On our latest Raleigh Ramble, we stopped by the Raleigh Capitol and admired some historic architecture. Add in a good meal and the result is a most satisfying combination of food for mind and body. RECENT …
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RALEIGH RAMBLE #2 MOORE SQUARE We are continuing our Abroad at Home project. You might say we are exploring our new region in nibbles. I mean that in terms of food, of course, but also in terms of how much ground we cover on each outing. Lunch is the highlight, but beforehand we wander the several blocks …
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STAYING LOCAL It’s October and this is usually the month when the Chief Penguin and I spend some weeks abroad: in Italy, France, Chile, New Zealand, or even Madagascar in 2009. This year, as newcomers to the area, we are instead exploring our new neighborhood and venturing into Raleigh, the Oak City, and North Carolina’s capital. Our …
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