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Lunch at Louis’ Basque Corner
My husband and I just spent a long weekend in Reno, where we’re debating moving to in the distant future. While in Reno I had to try lunch at Louis’ Basque Corner because I had read about it in several books, and … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Adventures, Restaurant Reviews
Tagged Basque, Basque Food, Nevada, Reno, restaurant reviews
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Island Beneath the Sea Virtual Book Discussion
Island Beneath the Sea: A Novel by Isabel Allende. Published in 2010. Synopsis: This epic novel covers 40 years in the lives of Toulouse Valmorain, French plantation owner, and his concubine slave Zarité. Beginning in 1770 on the island of … Continue reading
Great Basin National Park – Part 2
Given the popularity of my other post on Great Basin National Park, I have decided to publish this second post. This article was originally intended for magazine publication, but without encountering luck in that market, I hope those seeking information … Continue reading
Boulder City Art in the Park
An almost-annual tradition in my family is attending Boulder City Art in the Park. Now in it’s 48th year, the event is held in the small town of Boulder City, Nevada about 45 minutes south of Las Vegas. This two-day event … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Adventures, Las Vegas
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In Cold Blood Virtual Book Discussion
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Published in 1965. Synopsis: Capote’s famous work is considered a pioneer in the literary form of ‘non-fiction novel.’ Based on the true account of the multiple murders of the Clutter family on their farm in … Continue reading