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Read more about the article NOLA Diversions

NOLA Diversions

Jill and I were back in New Orleans last week for Breakthrough T1D's One Conference. The word I carried home from the conference is audacity. It takes audacity to have…

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  • Post published:March 5, 2026
  • Post category:Food/T1D/Travel & Adventure
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A week out west

Baby Face Nelson chose to hide at Walley's Hot Springs before traveling north to meet his fate. His journey was a touch more dramatic than Jill's and mine. We spent…

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:January 19, 2026
  • Post category:Food/Travel & Adventure
  • Reading time:1 min read
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Read more about the article A change of scenery

A change of scenery

I've temporarily relocated my office to a place with less snow and better views.

  • Post author:Ian
  • Post published:January 15, 2026
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure
  • 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:North Country Chronicles/Travel & Adventure/Work
  • 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:Travel & Adventure
  • 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
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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
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Princesses Meet the Boy

A moment from a recent work event. How can you not smile at this?

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  • Post published:October 26, 2025
  • Post category:Travel & Adventure/Visual/Work
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There’s No Substitute for Time

Harry Middleton, who wrote books and essays mostly about fly fishing before dying too young, gave me an important lens through which I view travel. On the Spine of Time…

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  • Post published:September 30, 2025
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Olympus E-PL5—a good option in 2025?

My go-to travel camera is the Ricoh GRiii. But sometimes I want more flexibility than it offers. Which led me to rethink what a small, light interchangeable lens travel kit…

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  • Post published:September 23, 2025
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