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About pathfinder

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Blazing Trails

Posted on November 3, 2011 by pathfinder

You only be around the people you love for so long before you need a break.  There is a reason that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that familiarity breeds contempt.  I can see the signs that I am … Continue reading →

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Wedded Bliss

Posted on November 2, 2011 by pathfinder

The newlyweds are now back at our house after their relaxing days at the spa and resort where they spent the first part of their honeymoon.  I hope the honeymoon lasts for years.  The wedding was beautiful in many ways.  … Continue reading →

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Click

Posted on November 1, 2011 by pathfinder

The newscasters last night on our local channel reminded everyone that daylight savings time ends this coming weekend.  One of the comments was ” the days will be so short!” Where have they been for the past month?  The angle … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on October 31, 2011 by pathfinder

I have a friend who reminds me of the Meg Ryan‘s character in “When Harry Met Sally.”  Every time I have ever dined with her at any restaurant she is the last to order because she has a difficult time … Continue reading →

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Wedding Daze

Posted on October 27, 2011 by pathfinder

The wedding.  The wedding is day after tomorrow.  The dining room is full of “stuff”. The bride is busy with seating arrangements at the wedding and place cards.  I have been working on getting our hot tub up and operational … Continue reading →

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With a little help from our friends. . .

Posted on October 25, 2011 by pathfinder

There is a wedding this weekend.  Our daughter and her fiance are getting married on Saturday.  There will be about 125 people in attendance.   We are hoping for good weather.  The forecast says it might be a little on … Continue reading →

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The Philosophy of Life

Posted on October 24, 2011 by pathfinder

My son received his PhD posthumously.  He studied Philosophy.  More than one adult rolled their eyes and looked at us with sympathy when he was an undergraduate.  “What will he do with that degree?” they asked as politely as possible. … Continue reading →

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Sorrow for Eastern Turkey

Posted on October 23, 2011 by pathfinder

I wanted to write today, but I have been reading the news of the tragedy  from the earthquake that has claimed so many lives in Turkey. The sun is shining on a lovely day here, and there in Turkey, families … Continue reading →

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Ashes to ashes and dogs to dogs

Posted on October 22, 2011 by pathfinder

I like dogs.  Growing up we had dogs.  Cats were nice when they want to be, but my mother disliked them.  If she visited a house where cats lived she would never eat any food prepared there for fear of … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on October 21, 2011 by pathfinder

The stores are filling up with decorations for Christmas.  Yesterday I shopped at one of the craft and hobby store picking up little glass holders for votive candles.  I walked into a crush of Halloween and Fall decorations. Marked for … Continue reading →

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