Reading and Roaming
ART AND EATING IN BRUNSWICK For years, we’ve driven Route 1 on the outskirts of Brunswick past strip malls, fast food restaurants, and auto repair shops. We had never ventured any farther into downtown Brunswick. This week we did and discovered that Maine Street (it’s really named that) is quite charming with several blocks of shops, a …
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Here are notes about two books: one a memoir by their niece about an accomplished pair of Chinese sisters and the other the Elizabeth George mystery I just finished reading. In addition, there are a few more recommended titles. CHINESE FAMILY MEMOIR Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden: Two Sisters Separated by China’s Civil War by …
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Last week one of my sisters and her spouse visited and then they departed, and my other sister and husband arrived. Having house guests is always an excuse for fun outings we’ve put off taking. One such outing was exploring the Bradenton Riverwalk (last week’s blog); another was a live concert (more in my next …
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LIFELONG LEARNING ONLINE This season we again subscribed to the two Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) series, Music Mondays, and Global Affairs. We have in person tickets, but also the ability to watch the presentations online after the event. So far, we have not felt comfortable going physically and sitting in a church sanctuary for an …
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