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Hello friends, family, and bloggers ~ Life has been fabulously full with lots of interesting and fun work projects, hikes in the Scottish Borders, concerts (from the Royal Chamber Orchestra to Rupert Jeffcoat), social events, Latin dance classes, dates with a handsome husband, lectures on archeology housed in the British Museum, travel planning ...... and the list goes on! Please excuse my

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This past Friday I had the opportunity to hear N.T. Wright, perhaps the brightest and most well known New Testament scholar, speak at the University of Edinburgh. His paper focused on Romans 2-4, and his main argument was about the instrumentality of the people of Israel in God's covenant. Wright claims that Paul, the apostle and author of Romans, affirms that the creator God is committed to

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We've been to some pretty museums -- l'Orangerie in Paris, the Academy in Florence, the British Museum in London. This was not one of them. Instead, it was ugly and sad, but necessary.   At the El-De Haus in Cologne, the above prison cell would hold up to 30 prisoners at a time. Only intended for two or three at a time, their holdings swelled as the Nazi's power and reign grew. On the walls of

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Matchbook launched last night! I've already been flipping through this online magazine, and it is so fun!

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Happy Saturday friends! I hope you are all up to fun stuff today. My sister loves She & Him, so I have to share this fun video of them. Enjoy! She & Him - Don't Look Back from Merge Records on Vimeo.Isn't Zooey Deschanel brilliant?

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Newton Faulkner - Gone In The Morning If you're located outside of the UK, you can listen to the song here.

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MBA and I are back from the Rhineland. We had a great visit to Cologne and Bonn. The Germans in that area are strikingly friendly.  It was so refreshing for people to look me in the eye on the street and return a smile. I loved it! And so many people would just start speaking to us in German. I then had to spit out something that sounds like this: "schpeeken English?" Not only did most people do

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Our bags are packed, and we're headed off to Germany for a weekend away for my birthday. Yesterday was so fun and included: breakfast in bed (french toast), a car hire for running around town, dumplings for lunch at a Polish restaurant, shopping and a coffee date with my husband, dinner out at The Saint, and a stop by Peckhams to pick up dessert for my birthday. Will return Monday with adventures

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It's my birthday today! I'd love to hear from all of my friends out there. Leave me a message in the comments about a good memory we've made together or about something funny we've experienced together or anything you'd like. It'll be fun reading all your comments :) Cheers!!!!

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Want to know the perfect NYC itinerary? Here goes: Day 1 Late lunch in Washington Heights at El Malecon with mom -- my ultimate partner in crime! I loved the fresh and wholesome flavors of Dominican food, and this place was great! Explore sister's neighborhood Washington Heights. Catch the 1 down to the Upper West Side for a bit of shopping. Meet up with sister.  Dinner at Isabella's in the

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Hi friends!  We're back in Edinburgh, and I'm curled up under a blanket with a lovely Seda France candle burning and am reading some great books. Here are my latest reads: I've been a follower and committed reader of Gretchen Rubin's blog since 2008, so I'm pretty thrilled to have my hands on her book. It's great. She's great. Her life is fascinating, and she'll make you think. I definitely

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First off, I must note -- isn't 1/1/11 a cool date or what? Aside from my current hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland, here is my 2010 in cities in chronological order: London, England Brussels, Belgium Bruges, Belgium Fort William, Scotland Isle of Skye, Scotland Oxford, England Washington, DC Lynchburg, VA Raleigh, NC Memmingen, Germany Ottobeuren, Germany Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Munich,

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This was one of my favorite parts of our visit to Switzerland! Katy and I went for fondue on Lake Geneva at Buvette des Bains (Bains des Paquis) on Friday evening. While we arrived a bit early, this place became the happening spot as the evening wore on!  Look at this yumminess! If you ever visit Buvettes des Bains, make sure to order outside at the counter. Unlike our approach, I'd also

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My friend Katy and I decided to take a city break to Geneva when our husbands were in the States for a conference -- this was a way more fun option than simply trying to hold down the home front! Flying into Geneva was great -- the view of the Alps on descent was breathtaking. Snow capped mountains make my heart skip a beat. After arrival, we walked right into the train station (which is at the

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Hello friends ~ I kind of love that I haven't been posting on this blog because it means that I've been LIVING!!!!! And living is fun!!!!  Our trip to the States started off with a fabulous bang at the Normandy Hotel in DC. Happy early Christmas to me and MBA from my parents! After laborious and tiresome travel, it's so nice to have such a lovely place to rest your head. This hotel checks all

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Hi friends! This afternoon I'm hosting a Cookie Exchange Party, so I shouldn't blog too long but there's just a bit of life to share. First off, we saw Des Hommes et Des Dieux (Of Gods and Men) last night. It was one of the most moving films -- if not the most moving film--  I've ever seen.  While the above trailer doesn't have English subtitles, I think you can still pick up on a bit of the

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Wow! Life has been flying by, and I haven't been blogging much. There's so much to share! First off, I hosted Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in my life last Thursday. It wasn't that complicated of an affair, as my lovely friends pitched in to bring dishes of yumminess over. All I made was a turkey, gravy, green bean casserole, and pumpkin bars for dessert. It was so great spending time

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I've only read one of the daily readings for Advent thus far, but I can already tell it's going to be such an encouraging and focusing book. Dr. Underhill was a 20th century mystic and intellectual and was known to approach Christianity by her appreciation of St. Teresa of Avila's quote: "to give our Lord a perfect service Martha and Mary must combine." In the first reading, she brings our

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Extraordinary so far! Hans Fallada wrote Alone in Berlin in 1947 following World War II, and Penguin has revived this classic with a recent edition released in 2009. It's rare that I read historic fiction with footnotes, but this book has plenty of them -- making it even more interesting as it's filled with  plenty of historic details and facts. Although I'm only half way through it, I can tell

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I just returned from a weekend in Switzerland. That's Mont Blanc back there. Wow! Geneva was such a nice place for a city break.  And how could you not love a place that makes bread and melted cheese an entire meal!?!? God bless fondue!

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I recently watched Babette's Feast after learning about the film from reading The Hungry Soul. The main contention in this book is that eating amongst one's loved ones is not just about feeding the body but also about feeding the soul. This theme is perfectly portrayed in Babette's Feast, which is a Danish film made in the late 1980's. As we enter the Thanksgiving season, it is a most poignant

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"The end of every law is the common good of the community that it governs." - Thomas Aquinas, church father and influential thinker in the development of the western legal tradition, in his 'Treatise on Law' in Summa Theologica "Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a

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Hi Friends ~ Blogger has annoyingly declined to accept any picture uploads for several days now. And my research on how to fix the glitch has only complicated the matter as Google has no official recommendations on this and the forums are chocked full of a variety of (hundreds of) suggestions.  And - having a job or two negates the necessary time needed to problem solve. Thus, I bring you the

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We're getting a ...... Details here.

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Yesterday I shared some beautiful fall sites from the Highlands, and today I want to share a few pictures of the fall beauty we have here in the capital. This beautiful tree is right out my front door. So gorgeous! Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Gardens with a view of the Walter Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel Other Side of Princes Street Garden Fettes College - Inspiration for Hogwarts

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We had some friends in from the States for the weekend and took them out into the Highlands for a quick day trip yesterday.  It was an absolutely fantastic day for a drive out into the country. The air was cool and crisp, the leaves were changing all kinds of brilliant and vibrant colors, and after a morning with a bit of fog, it cleared up to make for a super calm and clear day. Our first stop

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Anthropologie is coming to Edinburgh!!!(Image courtesy of Anthropologie) I, for one, will welcome Anthro to Edinburgh with wide open arms! For those of you more acquainted with retail on the eastern side of the Atlantic, Anthropologie is a fabulous woman's clothing and home goods store. Aesthetically pleasing and an oasis of calm, Anthropologie's new home will be on George Street by next summer.

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This morning on my run, I clumsily fiddled with my phone trying to capture the beauty of the sun hitting the sky line over Edinburgh. Here's just a bit of the beauty I was soaking in: The beauty of the city and all the dogs are great distractions. You can see the peak of Arthur's Seat back there. Have I told you my theory about dogs in Britain? Dogs here are extremely well behaved.  (That should

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Hello blog friends ~ How was your weekend? Mine was filled with friends, fun, and a good dose of work. Friday night we dined in honor of a good friend's birthday at L'Artichaut, a delicious vegetarian restaurant. Not only did they create tasty dishes, but they were beautiful, too!  Saturday was dedicated to grading papers -- that would be the second Saturday in a row of grading papers. I wish I

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This may look like an ordinary long sleeve t-shirt, but do not be deceived! Last Christmas I pulled one of these shirts out of my stocking and thought it a bit random.  That is, until I read the tag describing the unique benefits of a Uniqlo Heattech shirt.  These technologically advanced garments offer heat generation and heat retention, while also being antibacterial. Major score! After quickly

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While I'm on a kick of disliking The Social Network, I thought I'd also share with you one of my favorite philosopher and author's thoughts on Facebook. You can read his article "Hiding Behind the Screen" in The New Atlantis here. (Image courtesy of The Guardian)

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With terror alerts on high and those threats allegedly aimed at Americans, I bring you: What Not to Wear in Europe. While training from London to Paris a few months back, my sister and I sat catty-cornered from the above couple. He was looking a bit "noticeable" in his white trainers --- but she was wearing white knee high socks with capri pants and sandals. Recently I've had people directed to

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I have a thing about doors in Europe. I love the vibrant colors, the various sizes, their design .... they're simply interesting and add to the landscape of so many aesthetically pleasing cities on this continent. The door above has probably been around for quite sometime and has definitely been painted over and over again. It's likely not to have been sanded prior to the fresh coat of paint. Nor

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Happy Friday!  As we approach the weekend, how about a little eye candy from Edinburgh??? Here are a few scenes I captured around our neighborhood: Such happy graffiti! Enjoy your weekend!

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Have you seen these? Old fashioned typewriters reformatted in some way to connect with your PC or your Mac. Wow!  While this wouldn't work for me and my nomad life, I do really like the sea green Corsair Deluxe.  Check out the USB Typewriters here.

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My little ole' blog has just been selected as a top travel blog in Scotland and has been added to a list of blogs in Scotland. Thanks for the award GO Overseas! I'm looking forward to checking out the other blogs, which you can explore right here!

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This weekend I ventured over to the farmers' market for some fresh produce, sausage, and was then treated to a doughnut from Valvona & Crolla. You haven't lived until you've tried their doughnust. Just don't try 'em too often! Here are a few items we purchased from our bountiful market: I'm super excited about trying the yellow courgette. It'll be new to my repertoire! One lovely thing I've

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I find this advert quite amusing:Spend $300, and you can get a free tote that says "be frugal!" What!?!?

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Around six years ago, I went on a date with someone I met a few weeks back. He took me to the lovely Charlottesville (which had no snow in October!) And then about two and a half years later .........Now I'm living my "happily ever after!"

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Let me introduce you to my latest obsession: Bengal Spice Tea. This delicious tea will only set you back a few quid or dollars, and it's perfect for fall. Supposedly Celestial's caffeine-free version of chai, it's brimming with yummy flavors: cinnamon, ginger, chicory, vanilla, cardamon, and nutmeg. Perfect for these chilly, fall nights!

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I am one of the lucky few in Edinburgh who snagged two cans of pumpkin this last weekend. After stopping by three specialty grocers inquiring for canned pumpkin, I found a winner! This is big news over here, y'all! With only two cans of pumpkin and a good eight weeks to go before a fresh delivery of canned pumpkin from the States, I must carefully deliberate about what recipe is worth my canned

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Hilary and I trained in from Paris to London early on a Saturday morning. After a quick bite to eat we caught the underground out to Heathrow, checked into our hotel, and caught a cab out to Windsor. Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and it was really incredible to visit this castle. These pictures are of the exterior of the castle, as pictures were not allowed

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Back to important business: the discussion of Paris.  In Paris, Hilary and I enjoyed a leisurely morning at Musee d'Orsay. A big fan of Van Gogh, Hil was practically undone seeing his self-portrait in person. Pretty spectacular! The background in the above picture features the famous train stationed turned art museum.  One huge change I noticed the moment we stepped into the d'Orsay is that

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Who wants to see pictures of Paris??? I do hope all hands are up!!! Because Paris is FABULOUS!Hilary and I trained to Paris from London. The Eurostar was great --- just 20 minutes under the English Channel, and you're in France. The villages dotting the north of France were charming and mysterious. I loved seeing the fog lift from the ancient, little towns in the early morning. Arriving at Gare

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Here's an interesting, short clip on timber framing homes in the US:

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Made in Dagenham is an interesting film inspired by the true story of English women striking against Ford in 1968 in order to have equal pay. They were the first women that went on strike against Ford Motor Company. Their union hardly supported them --- yet they were the impetus to the Equal Pay Act of 1970 in Great Britain. Fascinating stuff! Plus the hairstyles, clothing, and accents will

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Let's get this Sister Holiday report on the road! About time - eh?  Did you know that the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace is a big deal? Like -- a really big deal? One tip: don't show up on time if you want to really see it. Show up early, and be ready for the crowds! Since it is one of the things to do in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, I guess I should've known! This was our

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Hi bloggy friends ~ I've been a blogger loser lately. Sorry! I'll be back soon with more about my fabulous visit with my sister. Here's a picture of Hil amidst all of the Edinburgh Fringe glory: Good times! For now, I'll just tell you about a few other things going on in our lives: - MBA & I hiked Arthur's Seat this past Saturday. It had been awhile since we took advantage of the dormant

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This is not a proper blog post, but I just had to share this with you: I'm addicted to Global Genie. If you have endless wanderlust like me, you might just love it. So addictive!

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"Culture preserves the map and the records of past journeys so that no generation will permanently destroy the route." - Wendell Berry in What Are People For?

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Hello from Edinburgh! It's a minor miracle -- I think we have the sun peaking out from around the clouds this afternoon. People -- it seems that fall has arrived! When I returned to Edinburgh Sunday evening, there was a definite change in the air. Just one week previous, Hilary and I had trained to London where it was warm! Then we trained to Paris via the Eurostar, and it was even warmer there

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I'm now playing major catch up after a blissful two week holiday with my sister. Will post more later!

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We've just trained into Paris. We're here! It's wonderful! Gare du Nord is not so wonderful! (That's a story for later). Here's a few pictures from our time in London. Now off to the Louvre!

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Hil and I are having a grand time! MBA has been busy working, but we -- the sisters -- have been living large. We've been to three Fringe shows, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a plethora of coffee shops, and all my favorite restaurants. I've been walking Hil into the ground as well! We have seen almost every inch of this town!!! We've hired a car for tomorrow and are headed for the Trossachs and

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I'm on cloud nine. My sister is here! There will be little time devoted to blogging on this visit! Photo taken at Wellington Coffee

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I'm taking a break from grading papers to share this adorable stationary from Rifle Paper Co.. Isn't it cute stuff?  My sister knows the designer who's based in Winter Park, Florida. Hat tip to Hilary! These are a few of my favorite things spotted on Rifle Paper's website:Isn't it lovely?

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Hello friends ~ The above video is great, fabulous, hilarious, and totally happy. I want to be friends with this guy and go to his parties :) Do watch! So much has been going on this week, but I have had little time for blogging. As I have a special visitor arriving this weekend, I've been trying to get tons of work done! So here's what I've been doing/thinking/tweeting since we last spoke:

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"Now it is only by labour that thought can be made healthy, and only by thought that labour can be made happy, and the two cannot be separated with impunity." - John Ruskin (art critic and social thinker of 19th century in England)

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This morning I've spent some time reading criticism of The Sun Also Rises, Hemingway's first novel. Yesterday evening I saw the world premiere of the stage play of this novel. The premiere was just shy of four hours and was an uneasy theater experience for me. I've always wondered if Hemingway is nihilistic. Although I read Old Man and the Sea as a teenager, the author's view on life seemed to be

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I l-o-v-e all of Edinburgh's fabulous entertainment. Just last night I went to hear Simone Caffari of Naples, Italy (I believe!) and the Badwills play at the Henderson's cellar at St. Johns. It probably wouldn't have been a bad idea to have brought along an Italian friend, as all the songs were in Italian. But it worked out fine! The music had a folksy hint to it -- aided by a fiddler and a

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Pretty incredible!

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Sometimes you just gotta go to a cabaret ........  Jazz hands! And other times, you just got to go to a cabaret where the starlet crowd surfs .... And sometimes - that starlet goes by the name of Meow Meow.  Now that, my friends, is the Edinburgh Fringe in a nutshell.

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"My God! What is this country doing to me? Since it is rejecting me, let us consider it coldly, let us watch as it loses its honour and its life. And the other countries? What are they to me? Empires are dying. Nothing matters. Whether you look at it from a mystical or a personal point of view, it's just the same. Let us keep a cool head. Let us harden our heart. Let us wait."  - Handwritten

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Who doesn't love a little Ray LaMontagne? Listen to his new album here for free!

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Since I last posted about what to wear in Europe, I've received a few inquiries -- one of the most asked about items is shoes. You can easily pair a set of low-heeled or flat-heeled boots with skinny jeans or a dress and cardigan and still be able to walk all over the cobblestone in these beautiful parts. Here are a few suggestions: This pair of J.Crew boots retails for $298, and it's pretty

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Festival season is in FULL swing around here folks! I can't imagine a more fun place to be in all the earth! Especially if you don't have to work and have loads of money to spend on shows all day long for the entire month of August.  Picture from our Seat MBA and I kicked off the Fringe Festival with Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy.  Last night, we enjoyed the antics from the the front row! He was "

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The only thing better than getting a post card is ......... hearing all about the trip when your friends return! So - the above picture is blurry.  But can't you tell that Sibenik, Croatia is drop-dead gorgeous? I'm ready to pack my bags! And all the stories about Croatia and Bosnia -- especially about life in Sarajevo -- has me completely intrigued. (Thanks for the mail Graham and Nat!)

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Several weeks ago, MBA and I ventured over to Stirling for the day to attend their Highland Games. After enjoying the games for a few hours, we walked over to Stirling Castle. On our first visit to Stirling's castle, we did not see these: Instead, our first visit to Stirling was in February of 2008 .... not nearly as pretty as visiting in July of 2010! The castle's garden was alive with these

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The Island is a generational tale spanning the present in London to early 20th century in Greece. It's a story that delves into family, love, sickness, commitment, and all they entail. While some parts are a bit contrived, this book is best described by the quote on its cover: "... a beach book with a heart." The author, Victoria Hislop, read English at Oxford and won a newcomer award for this

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Stradford-upon-Avon is a lovely town well-known for its famous former resident: William Shakespeare. It has a river running through it ..... And one of its most notable attractions is the church where Shakespeare is buried: Holy Trinity Church -- place of William Shakespeare's Burial Another must-stop is the Guildhall:Take a close look, and you'll see original albeit faded paintings of the

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"For the secret of man's being is not only to live . . . but to live for something definite." - Fyodor Dostoevsky

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This past weekend in the Cotswolds, we discovered several delightful things. Here are two that will interest your sweet tooth: First of all, let me introduce you to Spot Loggins ice cream. Spot Loggins is called the "supernatural dairy" -- and rightfully so. I've never tasted such delicious and rich vanilla ice cream. We were bragging to our friends about the delights of Scottish ice cream,

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Join me on a walk through the Cotswolds to a nearby village ...... Walking through the fields of wheat ....  and through the gentle, rolling hills dotted with sheep Cast your eyes on very old trees .... trees with little guys hanging out beneath. Have you spotted him? Is there another word for "heavenly"? I think I need it in my vocabulary.  All the gold hues does my heart good.  And the

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We spent the weekend in the Cotswolds visiting some dear friends. Here's just a glimpse: Lovely! That's the Cotswolds in a nutshell ... absolutely lovely! Flowers everywhere. Charming cottages made of golden stone with either thatched roofs or old slate roofs. I always feel so relaxed and refreshed after spending time there. I'm not sure there could possibly be a more pleasant place

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.... until this!During the month of August, you can dine at 100 feet over Edinburgh in this flying contraption (it doesn't seem to have a name). The "luxury table" ascends into the air and rotates so that you and your 22 dining partners have panoramic views of the city while you lunch on "pressed pork and caramelised shallot terrine with baby capers and whole grain mustard." What I'm curious

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My thoughts are all over the place this rainy Monday morning, so here goes: Did you know that my sister does not lead a normal life? At. All. She was cast as a "good-looking hipster" last week for Gossip Girl. To hear about her not-so-normal life, you should read her most recent blog post. Feel free to live vicariously through her. Next random thought: If I was a stand-up comedian, one of my

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The fanny pack has made a reappearance as ....... the global travel belt! An identity crisis?

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Today my husband is here: The Old Course at St. Andrews I surprised him with a ticket to the British Open for his birthday. For the past 24 hours, he's been pretty ecstatic.   Here's MBA with his dad at the Old Course back in November. Just taking a little practice swing! Here we are on the famous 18th Hole. What a way to spend a last birthday in your twenties! I am hoping he has an absolutely

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Quite possibly one of the cutest things I've ever seen: Check out the faces on our competitors. From left - we have "I don't want to be here. I'm terrified." Next up, we have "Are you ready to watch me perform? I'm good at this!" And all the way on the right, there's "Lucy in la-la-land." And off they go ....... For being so little, they were so talented! The highland dances can be quite

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This week has been filled with normal work plus grading papers and a variety of other tasks pulling me in many different directions. Yet, I could delay no longer in sharing a quick picture of MBA and I in Stirling this past Sunday for the highland games. After living in Scotland for almost three years, I decided it was high time to make it to some highland games. After getting rained away from

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Madeleine Patisserie in Stockbridge 5 minutes away + deliciousness = danger

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Have you heard of the the Gastronauts in New York City? I think my friend Rebecca and I could (a) either join them on their culinary adventures in NYC, or (b) be the founding members of the Gastronauts in Edinburgh. The two of us just tried out YO!Sushi at Harvey Nichols this past weekend, and we absolutely loved our conveyor belt sushi. Unlike Mr. Garrison - when we tried octopus last weekend,

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"Faith grows into sight, and as it takes root in us, so it outgrows its beginnings as a mere conclusion from premises, the result of a train of thought. It becomes the basis on which we live, the shape that our mind gives to new experiences." - O. O'Donovan in 'The Witness'

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Not for that price! As spotted at Harvey Nichols on Saturday. Should I start importing myself? At $11.38 a box, that profit could be life changing!

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This past Friday my office in America was closed for July 4th, so in celebratory fashion I took the day off as well and headed south into England. Berwick-upon-Tweed is the northernmost city in England and has switched hands from Scotland and England over twelve times. A city filled with history, this charming little English town is also a city filled with the most friendly folks I've encountered

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We just moved. Once again. It has to be the last time we move while living in Edinburgh. I insist! Anyway, we're without internet once again -- so this post will be short and sweet. But I do have two things to share.  First of all, this show premieres on the Sundance channel this evening, and I wish I could watch. It looks so fun! Dream job maybe??? Keith Johnson is a buyer for Anthropologie

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Since it is Film Festival time, why not continue on with the theme of movies??? Conviction, which is not at the film festival and won't be released until 2011, looks fascinating -- like an Erin Brokavich meets Cinderella Man type of film. It's based on a true story, and those that were actually affected by this event seem to be on both sides of the fence as to what really occurred. Not that I

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Hey Edinburghers - If you've ever wanted to be a part of a flash dance, now's your chance. This Saturday on June 26 at 11 you can meet up at the Festival square for a flash dance promoting part of the Edinburgh Film Festival. But first you need to memorize the following: For more information about participating, go here.

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Edinburgh is simply splendid during balmy and sunny summer days. (Notice the prerequisite: they must be "balmy" and "sunny" -- not simply "summer"!)  I have a new perspective on my Scottish life -- the summer is the absolute best time to be living it up in this Scottish capital. When the weather is nice here, there couldn't be a better place in the world! Cafes are spilling over into the streets.

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Happy Father's Day to the best dad! I love you and miss you and wish I could spend the day with you! Thank you for all the years you played softball with me in the backyard, coached my basketball team, came to my cheerleading competitions, proofread my papers, and all-around encouraged me. No one in this world is more patient or has more loving-kindness than you. I love that you're my dad, and

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Recommended to me by a friend who studied art history in college, I was hoping A Girl with a Pearl Earring would change my world like Sophie's World -- a brilliantly fascinating introduction to philosophy told in the form of a novel. While missing that mark, the book was indeed fascinating. It explored the tension of  Protestants' and Catholics' view of art in a burgeoning artist community in

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On our last leg home from Germany, we had a brief stop through Newcastle. Here are just a few shots I got of that northeastern England town: And the train station! We were happy to be there and heading home shortly!

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I entered a contest today where you had to tell what one man you would like to meet and dine with in history. Who would you pick? I thought of the following: - Otto Frank - G.K. Chesterton - C.S. Lewis - Winston Churchill (Geez ... is that a theme or what? In my defense, they were just the first to pop into my head!) But my final answer was: Samuel Johnson.   Noted as a man of "

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I love these.But don't wear them to Paris. If you're headed to the capital of all things chic, opt for these instead:Images courtesy of Net-a-porter.com

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My dear Grandaddy told me on Friday (also his 81st birthday) that he wanted more pictures on the blog -- so here you go Grandaddy! My weekend in pictures from my mobile camera: First up: Afternoon Tea with Trudy and HenryMy dear friend Trudy is moving back to the states in just a few weeks. She's such a kind, thoughtful, intelligent woman (and a really good mama to Henry!). I'm really going to

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I needed these today: Sheer delight!

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