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

Ricoh GRIII, my perfect travel camera

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

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 30, 2025
  • Post category:Gear & Tips/Tools
  • Reading time:3 mins read
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Read more about the article Finally, Sunshine

Finally, Sunshine

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…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 27, 2025
  • Post category:Cars & Motorcycles/North Country Chronicles
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Read more about the article Colorado Whirlwind

Colorado Whirlwind

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…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:May 23, 2025
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Food Matters: Paris 2025

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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  • Post published:January 28, 2025
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Read more about the article Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos

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

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

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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  • Post published:November 26, 2024
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Read more about the article A long weekend in Albany and Vermont

A long weekend in Albany and Vermont

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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  • Post published:November 18, 2024
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Read more about the article Hunting Champy at the Port Kent Ferry

Hunting Champy at the Port Kent Ferry

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.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:November 5, 2024
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Read more about the article Wandering: New Orleans edition

Wandering: New Orleans edition

We walked and strolled and rode the streetcars and hop-on/hop-off bus and ferry. Here's a bit of what we saw. Btw, I think Lucinda is onto something.

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  • Post published:October 28, 2024
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Read more about the article Took a little ride to Vermont

Took a little ride to Vermont

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:October 23, 2024
  • Post category:North Country Chronicles/Visual
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