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The Day My Mother Chose the Frying Pan
Note: We published this story on our Substack on Mother's Day. It's a tribute to my mom, but we hope it stirs up good memories of your mother too. Feel free to add your own stories Unconditional Love Mom, stirring her ersatz version of goulash, paused. In our Pennsylvania kitchen my older brother Bob was recounting what he had heard…...
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Clermont is a western suburb of Orlando, Florida. The area is growing fast: Clermont's 2010 population was about 29,000, in 2020 the population was 43,021. This former citrus growing town boasts a historic downtown district that remains similar to what it was 50 years ago. The Florida Citrus Tower is a local landmark. There are many big box stores in…...
The town of Whitefish, Montana is a popular resort and retirement community for those looking for outdoor beauty and adventure. Even though it is somewhat remote, the town is a major tourist destination and Amtrak stop. Active adults retire this community for a slower way of life in the mountains. The population is almost 8,000 (2020). About 15 miles from…...
Marco Island is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands on the southwest corner of Florida. It is the last community of any size on the southern end of Florida's Gulf side. The population is just under 18,000. It is home to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Hilton Marco Island Resort. Retirees love it here, and just…...
Vilcabamba is a small village in southern Ecuador, about 42 kilometers from the city of Loja. The village is renowned as the "Playground of the Incas" used by Incan royalty. From the airport in Loja, the road snakes over a mountain pass into the wonderful town of Vilcabamba. The town has attracted fame due to its energizer bunny - like…...