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Poems from the Boatyard. Poems from the Boatyard. Pat Butler grew up on Long Island, adjacent to the melting pot of New York City. This created endless juxtapositions and complementary rhythms for poetry: seashore and subway, beach strolls and urban crawls, clam shacks and multi-cultural diversity. The Boatman’s Daughter,. Sequel to Poems from the Boatyard,. The Scent of Poplars, is a character sketch of her own father and his impact on her life. Site by Stephen Andrews.
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On the Road to Italy: Colorado!
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On the Road to Italy. France, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Tyrone. Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Regal thistles, often solitary, sometimes in small clusters, their purple heads so tall they are practically staring me in the face. They compel me to stop to take in their beauty on a walk through rolling ridges and hills of this neighborhood surrounded by sea-glass green. Bordered by brooding pines (spruces? Rocks and butterflies and insects all different- I want names. I haven't felt this since walks in Shenandoa...
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On the Road to Italy: March 2015
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On the Road to Italy. France, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Tyrone. Friday, March 20, 2015. Anatomy of a Missions Conference. Emails sent, plans made, phone calls placed, itineraries forwarded, bags packed, planes caught, trains taken, miles driven, cars parked, shuttles boarded, luggage lost, tips given. Gates close, seat belt fastened, miles traveled, thoughts prayed. Bread broken, words spoken, songs sung, stories told. Prayers prayed,. Ostumes donned, accents heard,. Church inspired, calls refined. A call ...
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On the Road to Italy: August 2014
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On the Road to Italy. France, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Tyrone. Thursday, August 28, 2014. Driving South, Driving Slow: Valdese, NC. I'm transitioning back to the South now.slowly, because there is a lot to digest, and a long car ride through beautiful countryside is a great. ahem. Vehicle to do just that. I pondered my way through Wall, NJ, Troutville, VA and into Valdese, NC, where I would stop for an overnight. Why Valdese, NC. Preparing for winter.29 people.11 men, 5 pregnant women, with 13 chi...I dro...
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On the Road to Italy: July 2014
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On the Road to Italy. France, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Tyrone. Thursday, July 17, 2014. O, Transition, My Old Companion. There are external and internal dynamics to transition. An external event. Might trigger transition, and an internal dynamic begins. Or an internal stirring begins, leading to external changes. You may have time to prepare for a transition, such as for an upcoming move; you may not, as when you are laid off from a job. Keys to Successful Transition:. Ok, now for some exercises. What typ...
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On the Road to Italy: Transition Trauma
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On the Road to Italy. France, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Tyrone. Sunday, August 17, 2014. I first heard the term used in a nursing home about two weeks ago; since then, in that quirky way a thing begins to ping as soon as you hear about it, it's been showing up everywhere: transition trauma. Today we brought my nephew back to college for his final year. Always a stellar nephew, he is transitioning into such a Fine Young Man that I want to hug him relentlessly, take more pictures, freeze the good moments...
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On the Road to Italy: September 2013
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On the Road to Italy. France, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Tyrone. Sunday, September 29, 2013. The Rhone, the Mistral, and Roquefort. As my adventure in Ardeche was coming to a close, it tossed me one final travel freak out experience. The scenery was beyond lovely- along another route even more beautiful than the one I had seen on arriving. This route ran parallel for a good distance along the Rhone, a river I had never seen, but which is legendary in France. Birthplace of the mistral. Would I miss my rendez-.
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Poems from the Boatyard. Upper Shack, Lower Shack. What distinguishes a clam shack from a seafood restaurant? Interesting question, which you could only ask if you are a complete landlubber. Chef Pierre and I discussed the question, relevant as it was as we embarked recently on a search for a new clam shack dining experience. We created a quick clamshell rating system, according to our very personal and somewhat arbitrary criteria:. Surliness is not necessarily a negative, and can earn extra clam shells ...
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