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Glaciers Book Review, World Book Night 2013 + A Giveaway
Last year, while still living in Las Vegas I participated in the inaugural World Book Night. The mission of World Book Night is “spreading the love of reading, person to person.” This event takes place on April 23rd — the anniversary of … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews/Book Reviews, Oregon
Tagged book reviews, fiction, giveaway, Portland, World Book Night
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Muesli, Chocolate Chip + Applesauce Cookies
Since I am training for a new part-time job this coming week, and I need to get used to bringing a lunch to work again, I thought it would be advantageous to whip up a few quick recipes on Sunday afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living, Recipes
Tagged applesauce, cookies, dessert, healthy recipes, muesli
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Dublin
Everyone should spend at least one St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. With an estimated half-million people crowded into the streets of central Dublin, it was a bit challenging to view the parade, but excellent for people watching. We finally ended … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Adventures, Photography
Tagged architecture, Dublin, Ireland, leprechauns, literature, photoessays, public art, pubs, St. Patrick's Day, Vikings
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Counties Cork and Kerry, Ireland
On our second day in Ireland, we headed to the town of Blarney in County Cork to pay a visit to Blarney Castle. Most people who visit Blarney Castle do so to kiss the infamous Blarney Stone, said to bestow … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Adventures, Photography
Tagged Blarney, castles, Ireland, Killarney, photoessays, Ring of Kerry
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Kilkenny, Ireland
My husband and I have just returned from a week-long vacation in Ireland. About a year ago, we managed to score an amazing deal on a land-only semi-structured tour package, put together by the folks at Sceptre Tours and coordinated by … Continue reading