A bit of set-up is in order, this blog entry was inspired by Cheetos, my favorite snack food. There is a lot to say about how much I love this kind of snack, but if you are wondering how this relates to the the title…
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I captured these two jets flying above us as we stood trying to take lighthouse pictures last evening. For 16 years, coming to Prince Edward Island has meant enjoying evenings featuring these reflected jet contrails as they painted their way from west to east just…
The warm waters of the Gulf Stream trail north toward the Canadian Maritime Provinces and provide moderation against the early winters experienced at other places along this half-way point to the North Pole. As nightfall comes, the Canada Geese rise from their evening feeding grounds,…
“It is not JUST coffee.” I can confirm that the travel guides are right about rules for drinking coffee here. We have had a number of cappuccinos, every one of them so far has been a masterpiece of preparation, including the ones we bought at…
HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI (“TO THE LOYALTY AND BRAVERY OF THE SWISS”) Below is our video of a monument dedicated to the Swiss Guard mercenaries who died protecting the house of King Louis XIV of France during 1792 tenth of August insurrection. Six hundred men…
