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Read more about the article 2026 Arrives with an Arctic blast

2026 Arrives with an Arctic blast

Jill and I started 2026 with a First Day Hike at Point au Roche State Park, where we bundled up against the six-degree temps, slipped crampons onto our boots, and…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:January 7, 2026
  • Post category:Places
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Goodbye, ’25

My 2025 recap, and wishes for 2026. Year End Letter 2025_2Download

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:January 5, 2026
  • Post category:People/Places/Updates
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Resort days in Playa del Carmen

Heavier than expected snow blanketed the North Country last week and temps hovered in the low teens. So, Jill's and my plans to be in Mexico made us seem prescient.…

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  • Post published:December 17, 2025
  • Post category:Places
  • Reading time:3 mins read
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Dinner at the Tabard Inn

Work took me to D.C. last week. It also presented a chance to try a few new restaurants. My new D.C. favorite is the Tabard Inn. It is, in fact,…

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  • Post published:December 9, 2025
  • Post category:Places
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article McCaviar: It’s what’s for dinner

McCaviar: It’s what’s for dinner

My favorite simple-but-bougie appetizer, for when guests are coming. Whip up some anchovy creme fraiche (anchovies and oil, lemon juice, sour cream, and cream cheese), put it on top of…

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  • Post published:December 9, 2025
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  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Miracle on Margaret Street

Miracle on Margaret Street

I haven't been to a Christmas parade in years. Maybe decades. The weather wasn't horrible last night (high 20s, not much wind), so we walked downtown, killed some time having…

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  • Post published:December 7, 2025
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles/Places
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Overnight Getaway to Montreal

Overnight Getaway to Montreal

Friday after Thanksgiving, Jill and I drove to Montreal to visit Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, or Great Christmas Market of Montreal. After visiting Christmas markets in Lisbon…

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  • Post published:December 1, 2025
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
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Read more about the article Gombaleves: It’s What’s for Dinner

Gombaleves: It’s What’s for Dinner

Weather is turning wintery in the North Country, and the past weekend was perfect to binge TV (Mobland and Tulsa King), sit by the fireplace, sip Space Shuttles, and cook…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:November 24, 2025
  • Post category:Places/Things
  • Reading time:1 min read
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The Second Part of the Story

The video that I previously shared told part of my story about living with T1D, but it left out an important part, as well as some timely news. This is…

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  • Post published:November 18, 2025
  • Post category:People/T1D
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Read more about the article A Homage Watch I Can Live With

A Homage Watch I Can Live With

Homage watches, which are generally less expensive (or cheap) lookalikes of well-known watches, aren't really my bag. Not to say that there aren't some good values in homages, but I…

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  • Post published:November 18, 2025
  • Post category:Things/Tools
  • Reading time:1 min read
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