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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

Isabella Stewart Gardner was an American art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. The  favorite destination on her world travels was Venice, Italy.  To house her collection in Boston, she had  a building designed as a 15 C  Venetian … Continue reading

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Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull , and Custer

This field in the hills of Montana  is the second most visited  each year except for the Gettysburg Battle  Field.  This was one of my favorite sites on our National Park road trip.  We had stopped there on a previous … Continue reading

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George Bowler Tullidge III . . . . . My Brother

A Paratrooper’s Faith HOME CONTACT A Paratrooper’s Faith Dedication Dedicated In loving and ever-glorious rememberance to OUR SON GEORGE BOWLER TULLIDGE III Sergeant of 507th Parachute Infantry 82nd Airborne Division who, at the age of twenty years, gave his life … Continue reading

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National Anthem in the Lincoln Memorial

 

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Birthday and Baseball

Today was Christian’s birthday  and they planned to visit The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.  He invited us to come along. . . what fun.  I am not a fan of baseball  but I love my son and his … Continue reading

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Another European Airport Attack

Turkey mourns after airport attack The death toll in a suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport rises to 41, including 13 foreign nationals, as Turkey observes a national day of mourning. There has been no claim of … Continue reading

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Dinosaur National Monument, Utah

David had wanted to be a Paleontologist from an early age and he was ever so looking forward to this park. He was able to answer all the questions that our ranger guide asked. . . . looking like a … Continue reading

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“Flirting with Disaster”. . . . . Molly Hatchet

Seems much has not changed from the 70s sun by this southern/hard rock band.  Great driving music!  

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Beatty Nevada

Beatty, Nevada  is similar to many of the little towns we have driven through or stayed in on this road trip.  Since the trip was planned late, David did not try for accommodations in the parks.  This is  the 100th … Continue reading

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282 Feet Below Sea Level. . . . Death Valley

Our second day in Death Valley and we visited the point of lowest elevation in North America and the temperature was 125 degrees Fahrenheit!  This National Park is the “hottest, driest and lowest National Park in the system.  As you … Continue reading

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