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York Maine 6-29-2012

Posted on June 30, 2012 by joyce

York, Maine is such a nice sleepy resort town. There are no big box shops or familiar restaurant chains. Streets are lined with trees and charming New England style clapboard homes rich with gingerbread trim. We ate the best Italian … Continue reading →

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York Maine 6-28-2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by joyce

We are staying at the Dockside Guest Quarters in York, Maine for a few days. It is a lovely B&B on the cove where the boats enter from the ocean. It is peaceful to watch the tide come and go. … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Dieckhoff

Posted on June 27, 2012 by joyce

Marilyn Dieckhoff has died at age 64. She was my friend and co-worker for over 20 years. We all knew she was on borrowed time by smoking like a chimney for so many years. She was so addicted to smoking … Continue reading →

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Boston 6-22-2012 – Beanie Babies

Posted on June 27, 2012 by joyce

We are venturing to Boston once more for a visit with John, Rachel and Anya (now 3 ½ ). Anya is such a chatterbox. When talking on the phone I can now understand what she is saying to us. She … Continue reading →

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Akumal Beach Resort 3-27 through 4-3-2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by joyce

Stan and I are visiting Akumal Beach Resort in Mexico for the 4th time. It is our 39th anniversary and we wanted to make a relaxing interesting experience. Akumal Beach Resort – March 27, 2012 The first lady we met … Continue reading →

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Retirement 1-20-2012

Posted on February 4, 2012 by joyce

I worked for U S West, Qwest – 2000, CenturyLink – 2012 since 9-15-1997. This is all the same company that was merged two times in the almost 15 years I worked there. Mergers are stressful. You don’t know what … Continue reading →

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A million needs – No requests

Posted on November 28, 2011 by joyce

My cousin Don is dying of cancer. Stage 4 liver cancer. A big ole tumor is tied around a pathway that allows bile to leave the liver through the bladder. This complex connection involves liver, bladder and pancreas and is … Continue reading →

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Anya’s visit 10/6/2011 through 10/11/2011

Posted on October 18, 2011 by joyce

Anya came to visit with her parents October 6th. It was John and Rachel’s fifth anniversary. A lot has happened in the last five years. Qwest moved my office from an industrial type building at about Broadway and Mineral in … Continue reading →

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Pulaski Polka Days 2011 – July 23 – 24, 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joyce

Why would anyone endure the muggy, humid filled days with limited creature comforts to include the same food day after day and outside porta-potties? Its all about live music. The Pulaski Polka days brought 23 of the best Polish polka … Continue reading →

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Pulaski Polka Days 7-21-2011 and 7-22-2011

Posted on July 23, 2011 by joyce

The Pulaski Polka Days in Pulaski Wisconsin in one of the biggest polka festivals in the country. There are 23 Polish polka bands that come to entertain us. The entry fees at $1 (yes that is one green back) the … Continue reading →

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