Category: Diversions and Distractions
Posts related to hobbies, interests, or activities.
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Saga of the Rhenusware, Part 1
Read more: Saga of the Rhenusware, Part 11. Sing, oh magnificent muse, Mnemosyne of the tragic triumph terrific and true. Move my mind to make me mutter in this terse text the terrific tale of the mythic monarchs methinks misadvised, were tempted and tried. Tire not and maintain my memory misty for I sing to His grace, stupendous and sublime. I talk…
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What were your favorite books or stories when you were a child?
Read more: What were your favorite books or stories when you were a child?As a kid, I devoured books like Where the Wild Things Are and Where the Sidewalk Ends, drawn to their sense of adventure and imagination. I loved getting lost in the chaos of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, following every little detail on the pages, like a scavenger hunt for the best story.…
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Pumpkin Bread
Read more: Pumpkin BreadBased on the original recipe from my grandmother, this is my own version that I’ve been making for a few years now. Each year I tweak it a little bit based on what squash is available but I normally use a combination of butternut, buttercup, and honeynut squashes. This recipe results in a moist, spiced…
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Halloween 2024 Movie List
Read more: Halloween 2024 Movie ListHere we go again, folks! Time for the Halloween “spooky” movie marathon. Unlike in previous years, this year I tracked all the movies I watched, not just the ones I hadn’t seen before. Some of these films I’ve seen before but there are quite a few that are new to me. As I did last…
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Postcard: SS Santa Rosa
Read more: Postcard: SS Santa RosaBuilt especially for Caribbean and South American cruises, the SS Santa Rosa was a passenger and cargo ocean liner built for the Grace Line. Launched in 1932, she was the first of four sister ships and her regular route included inter-coastal service between the east coast and the west coast of the US via the…