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About The Big Scout Project

There's a whole lotta stuff out there I don't know. So I'm on a three-year adventure to work my way through the badges in the Junior Girl Scout handbook. Why? Because it helps to have a cool framework for continued learning, just for the joy of it.

The Things Our Mothers Save

Posted on May 3, 2012

My mother does not do the Internet. She gave it a shot, and she might try it again down the line, but she is an old school communicator. My mother understands the power of a note, beautifully written, on fine … Continue reading →

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Lady Bird Johnson and Her Wildflower Center

Posted on May 2, 2012

Walking as much as I have this year has reminded me just how beautiful this part of the world is. It’s spring, of course, and most everywhere is lovely in spring. But this winter’s rain brought us a vivid wildflower … Continue reading →

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Choosing A Walking Shoe

Posted on April 24, 2012

Reboot Camp Post #6: I Say Trust Your Feet More Than That Salesman, But That’s Me… Take a look at this photo. That’s me (and Freida), walking about a year ago, and that old New Balance sneaker has just bit … Continue reading →

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Answer to Last Week’s Puzzler

Posted on April 23, 2012

Did you happen to give last week’s puzzler a whirl? It was pretty simple… but did you do it without a calculator? No, that wasn’t a requirement, but I’ve been wondering how many of us rely on a calculator to … Continue reading →

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Your Puzzler for the Day

Posted on April 19, 2012

What a lovely week! Just spent several days in Bedford, NY celebrating a big birthday for my mother-in-law, and am turning around tomorrow to head to my alma mater for my (gulp) 30th reunion. I am fully prepared to laugh … Continue reading →

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