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Read more about the article Lake Tahoe, Hot August Nights, and a Big Bang

Lake Tahoe, Hot August Nights, and a Big Bang

Here's a weird bit of Americana that few people seem to know about: In 1980, a Hungarian political refugee attempted to extort millions of dollars from Harvey's Casino in Stateline,…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:August 12, 2025
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:4 mins read
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Read more about the article A Weekend at Macomb

A Weekend at Macomb

Macomb Reservation State Park is a local gem. It's 20 minutes from our house, but it feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. We met friends Beth and Joan…

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  • Post published:July 27, 2025
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles/Places/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Rainy Burlington

Rainy Burlington

Sis-in-law Amy had never been to Vermont, so we helped her check that box with a day trip to Burlington. The agenda: Lunch at The Farmhouse, then checking out the…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:July 21, 2025
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles/Places
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Flashback to Minneapolis

Flashback to Minneapolis

In 2017(?) I spent a few days at a photography workshop in Minneapolis. I came across a couple in my files that I'm really pleased with. I make a practice…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:July 17, 2025
  • Post category:Visual
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Montreal, Wu Tang, and Unexpected Delight

Montreal, Wu Tang, and Unexpected Delight

Jill and I turned going to Laval to see The Final Chamber Tour with Wu Tang Clan and Run the Jewels into a full weekend in Montreal. We stayed in…

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  • Post published:July 14, 2025
  • Post category:Places/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:3 mins read
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Read more about the article NC Museum of Art Art Deco Cars

NC Museum of Art Art Deco Cars

I've been sorting through some older photographs and came across these from the NC Museum of Art's exhibition of art deco cars (and motorcycles).

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:July 8, 2025
  • Post category:Cars & Motorcycles/Things
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Photo of Photographers of a Tourist

Photo of Photographers of a Tourist

Think of it as meta commentary.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:July 7, 2025
  • Post category:People/Places/Travel & Adventure/Visual
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article A Ride to Paul Smiths

A Ride to Paul Smiths

The rain that was forecast for yesterday didn't appear, so I took advantage of the sunny weather to ride my motorcycle west on Route 3 to Paul Smiths College. The…

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  • Post published:July 7, 2025
  • Post category:Cars & Motorcycles/North Country Chronicles/Places/Things
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article Partying at The Hangar at 743

Partying at The Hangar at 743

Vintage aircraft? Cocktails? A one of a kind venue? Good friends? All to benefit Breakthrough T1D? Jill and I couldn't resist.

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  • Post published:July 2, 2025
  • Post category:Places/T1D/Things/Travel & Adventure
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Read more about the article Flashback to Lindley Park

Flashback to Lindley Park

A few shots from a day, years ago, when I roamed around my neighborhood in Greensboro and shot whatever looked interesting to me. Who's a good dog?

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  • Post published:June 26, 2025
  • Post category:NC Chronicles/Places/Visual
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