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Author Archives: Phyllis Alberici
Once upon a time on the Allagash…
A few years ago a friend of mine, an avid backwash fly fisherman, got himself into a pile of trouble up in the Allagash wilderness. For those who don’t know where the Allagash is, it’s in the remote northern part … Continue reading
Posted in Bugs, Flyfishing, Health, Nature, Travel, Wilderness
Tagged Bugs, Gone fishin', Out in the woods, Wilderness
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The Professional Porch Sitters Union, Local 518
Porches are as much a part of an all-American summer as barbecues, flip-flops and swimming. A lot happens on a porch: lovers spoon, a dog naps in the sun, iced tea and lemonade taste better, and reading a book just … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Family, Neighbors and Neighborhoods, Relationships, Unions
Tagged Community, neighborhoods, neighbors, parties, porches, Unions
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A front row seat at the Pearly Gates: 2018 is coming
Elizabeth Warren was right on when she said she hoped that Republicans would donate their bodies to science so that, when they were cut open, we could end the speculation about whether or not they have a heart. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Health, Law, Lies, Politics
Tagged Government, Health, Law, Lies, Politics, responsibility
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Miss Manners, you’re our only hope
Before we start tossing around words like “bunker mentality,” let’s review some recent encounters with my fellow homo sapiens. Last Thursday, crawling out of my rural farmhouse for supplies, I must have driven over a nest of pick up trucks, … Continue reading
Bombs bursting in air
Every American alive today has lived through America’s involvement in a war. Everyone. Call it “war” or a “military action,” it’s the same outcome bolstered by rhetoric to justify our heading out the door to help or harm. We like … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Matters of the heart, Politics, War and Peace
Tagged Government, military, Politics, war
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The politics of yarn
There are few things more convivial than a group of folks showing off their latest projects and talking yarn. Whether it’s knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving, yarn is the thread that binds those of us who love the fiber arts. … Continue reading
Posted in Matters of the heart, Politics, Relationships
Tagged debates, friendship, life, Politics
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Welcome to Dogland
In 2010, I wrote a post welcoming a wonderful, most majestic and decidedly imperious member to my family. This is a different kind of post… There’s been a lot of talk about moving to another country since this past November. … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Family, Matters of the heart
Tagged Dogs, Great Pyrenees, heart dogs, life, the Rainbow Bridge
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FLASH! Girl power lifts Santa’s sleigh
Let’s talk about this right now: Santa’s sleigh is girl powered! All your life you believed Santa’s sleigh was pulled by tough, male reindeer. Am I right? The fact is female reindeer don’t shed their antlers in winter. The males … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, GIRL power, Nature, Santa, Santa's sleigh
Tagged GIRL power, reindeer, Santa, Santa's sleigh
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This is the last word on that: fruitcakes and politics
No matter what political firestorms blow over the landscape, at this time of year fruitcake cancels them out. That might not be true but fruitcake has gotten a bad rap over the centuries. The Romans carried a concoction of barley … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Food, Food you fight with, Lies, Sweet temptations
Tagged Food, Food you fight with, fruitcake, I lied, Politics, Sweet things
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How two Brits killed Christmas
VIGILANT parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents, neighbors, teachers and strangers, with or without candy, you are now green lighted to tell children there is no Santa Claus. No jolly fat man. No rosy cheeked harbinger of the holiday season. Nothing. There … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Crap you tell your kids, Health, Media, Relationships, Science
Tagged Christmas, grownups, kids, Krampus, magic, psychiatry Brit style, Santa, You've got to be kidding
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