Monthly Archives: May 2018

On Seven Hills

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Marion

Driving to Cassadaga, I’d occasionally see a highway sign that said, “Hill Obstructs View.”  I’d scan the horizon for the hill in question. I never saw one. Was I reading the sign wrong? Did it say, “View Obstructs Hill?” No, … Continue reading →

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Northeast Florida; the Itinerary

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Marion

Here was my plan for the Florida pleasure/research trip. Thursday, May 3:  Drive, ride and fly, fly through the night to reach Florida the morning of: Friday, May 4: Get my rental car and drive, drive, drive to Cassadaga, the … Continue reading →

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Lunch in the Deep End of the Pool

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Marion

Cafe Alcazar has fifteen tables and a piano, situated what used to be the deep end of the indoor swimming pool of the Alcazar Hotel, Henry Flagler’s lavish “entertainment” hotel in St. Augustine. St. Augustine claims that the pool was … Continue reading →

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Technical Difficulties

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Marion

I’m on vacation as I write this. It seems weird to say “vacation” when I don’t work for a living anymore. “A pleasure trip,” then. I’m taking lots of pictures, hundreds, some from my phone and many, many more with … Continue reading →

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Space Corps!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Marion

It  surprises me to say this, but Donald Trump may have just won me over. Wait, let me explain. First, let me give a bit of context. I’m currently on a pleasure trip in Florida. Florida, as you know, is … Continue reading →

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