Author Archives: anniedm778

Farewell My Baby Bird

Posted on August 29, 2013 by anniedm778

Today (and yesterday as it was an overnight flight) my youngest flew off to Europe to be an expat in Germany.  (Her brother left 7 years ago for his career.) Now my house is empty except for me and my … Continue reading →

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Six Word Saturday – I am not but an illusion

Posted on August 25, 2013 by anniedm778

I am not but an illusion . . . I am not a Hollywood model.  I am not a Glamour pin up girl. I am me and not the woman in this photo…   And that is all I want … Continue reading →

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Chicago Chicago! – The Newberry Library

Posted on August 24, 2013 by anniedm778

Chicago happens to be one of my most favorite cities to visit.  Along with its many sights, shopping and attractions, it is also home to one of the Midwest’s best historical &  genealogical research libraries – The Newberry Library, located … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Focus – Snow

Posted on August 24, 2013 by anniedm778

This challenge gets tricky for me as I don’t have a very nice fancy camera.  I have Panasonic Lumix DC Vario, yet it has a host of settings I can use in different situations. So, I’ll give this a try … Continue reading →

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Caesar’s Forum : Rome

Posted on August 19, 2013 by anniedm778

Originally posted on Mom's Meanderings:
Hubby and I were up and out early the next morning to make our way to the Ancient City of Rome.  First stop …. the Colosseum.   But first to marvel at the Forum of Caesar…

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Travel Theme – Big

Posted on August 17, 2013 by anniedm778

Now that’s a BIG KISS!!! Travel theme: Big

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Carefree

Posted on August 17, 2013 by anniedm778

Carefree – The feeling you get when you step on that airplane that takes you to some far away place away from the rat race …. And you let down your hair and get silly ….. And join the mermaids … Continue reading →

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30-Second Tech Trick: How to Use Google as a Timer

Posted on August 14, 2013 by anniedm778

Great for baking cookies etc!

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Pasta alla Norma

Posted on August 11, 2013 by anniedm778

I have a very dear friend in Northern Italy who urged me to cook this famous dish and so last week, I finally gathered all of the ingredients (some even from my veggie garden) and prepared it for myself & … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot Two Ways – Walls

Posted on August 10, 2013 by anniedm778

I took this photo from my car on my way home from work.  I had been driving by this building almost every day and thought I should take a picture of it.  I love these old ads on historic structures … Continue reading →

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