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Read more about the article Weekend Demolition

Weekend Demolition

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:June 4, 2025
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles

We found the energy to tackle a few more projects. Last weekend, we cleared out the mess that is our shed, tore down a non-load-bearing wall in the basement, and…

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Music in Malone

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:June 4, 2025
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles

I don't want to get all provincial, but Malone, NY* isn't where I would expect to fine some fine entertainment and cocktails. Yet there we were, last Saturday, to see…

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Read more about the article Ricoh GRIII, my perfect travel camera

Ricoh GRIII, my perfect travel camera

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 30, 2025
  • Post category:Gear & Tips

Since 2013, the Ricoh GR has been my favorite travel camera. In 2018, I wrote about why the GR is so wonderful, and since then my opinion hasn't changed. I…

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Read more about the article Finally, Sunshine

Finally, Sunshine

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 27, 2025
  • Post category:Cars & Motorcycles/North Country Chronicles

The North Country hasn't seen the sun in a while, so when it did come out I grabbed the opportunity to go for a ride. My route: South along the…

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Read more about the article Colorado Whirlwind

Colorado Whirlwind

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 23, 2025
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure

Since coming back from Belgium and France in January, there's been a lot. New jobs (me and The Boy), a new semester (Jill), ongoing work on the house (those 15…

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Food Matters: Paris 2025

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:January 28, 2025
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure

In January, Jill, her daughter, my son, and I spent four days in Paris after visiting Belgium. The food is a major draw, and this trip yielded some gems. But…

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Read more about the article Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos

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  • Post published:December 9, 2024
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure

Castillo de San Marcos, in St. Augustine, Florida.

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Read more about the article The house renovation continues–time for a new water main

The house renovation continues–time for a new water main

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:November 26, 2024
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles

We've made so much progress so quickly renovating our odd North Country bungalow. Until recently, we had our fingers crossed that the aging galvanized steel water main wouldn't burst. The…

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Read more about the article A long weekend in Albany and Vermont

A long weekend in Albany and Vermont

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:November 18, 2024
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure/Visual

After dressing up for the Breakthrough T1D Capital Region Gala, Jill and I spent a weekend wandering and relaxing in Albany and southern Vermont. I'd never seen the Empire State…

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Read more about the article Hunting Champy at the Port Kent Ferry

Hunting Champy at the Port Kent Ferry

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  • Post published:November 5, 2024
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles

The Port Kent Ferry is closed (for good?), but I took advantage of a warmish November day to see what's left, and look for Champy.

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