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Archive for August, 2007

Oh, Dear!

Filed under: Humor by Lance on 8/10/2007

Real street signs, one seen in Coventry, Rhode Island and the other near Quincy, Massachusetts.

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Quotable: Impossible Things

Filed under: Lance's Corner by Lance on 8/8/2007
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“There is no use in trying,” said Alice; “one can’t believe impossible things.”
“I dare say you haven’t much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

I have to catch myself when saying [...]

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The Maine Idea

Filed under: Travel by Erin on 8/7/2007

We are excited to be exploring the Pine Tree State, Maine. It is the largest state in New England and the only state in the United States that borders only one other (New Hampshire). Maine is the least densely populated state in New England. Let’s not forget the completely useless information that Maine is [...]

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Concord and Lexington

Filed under: History & Travel by Erin on 8/5/2007

We recently visited the Concord (which though named for a peaceable agreement, is pronounced like the word “conquered”) and Lexington region of Massachusetts. The area was the birthplace of two revolutions: the first was the physical fight that led to America’s Independence, and the latter was a revolution of thought. Let’s start with the oldest [...]

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Road Wise: Excuses, Excuses

Filed under: Road Wise by Lance on 8/1/2007

There’s no excuse to be bored. Sad, yes. Angry, yes. Depressed, yes. Crazy, yes. But there’s no excuse for boredom, ever.

This quote from Viggo Mortensen really hits the nail on the head. It’s certainly the way we feel. There is so much to see and do and experience.

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