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Presque Isle Park
After spending a couple years in the tropics, a couple years in one of the world’s biggest cities, buying a house and living in New England for a few years, it’s so nice to finally be back home. Erie feels much more manageable and inviting after traveling around so much. And it’s wonderful to be…
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Exposure Isn’t Payment
After receiving yet another request on Instagram for a free pet portrait–oh wait! Sorry, I meant a “pet portrait in exchange for exposure”–I felt like writing a post to vent a little. Maybe this post will make some of you laugh. Maybe some of you are fellow creatives and will nod sympathetically. And maybe this…
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Hiking Mt. Washington
About a month ago, Ivan and I celebrated our 11-year wedding anniversary the same way we celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary: we climbed a mountain. In fact, we climbed the same mountain both times. Mt. Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, is a fun day hike. It’s not for complete novices, but you don’t need…
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A Chill in the Air
Dr. Husband started a new rotation with a 14-hour on-call shift Friday evening. Then another Saturday evening. And the 14- to 15-hour shifts (both day and night) will continue for over a month. We knew this rotation was coming, but it’s still pretty lousy. Anyhow, since Ivan is a first-year resident (also known as an…