Category Archives: U.S.A.

The Oregon Wine Country On Two Wheels

Posted on September 21, 2011 by volovecto

My sister belongs to the Airhead Club in Oregon.  It is a group of BMW riders who live by the motto “The simplest engineering solutions are the best.”  She owns two airheads herself, plus the “K” bike, which is my favorite.  There … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Life

Posted on September 4, 2011 by volovecto

At this point in my life, I find myself dogless.  The greatest dog in the world was my best friend for 12 1/2 years.  He passed away 5 years ago.  Since then, I have been without a dog.  I love … Continue reading →

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Yes You Can Go Home Again (at least to visit and eat well).

Posted on August 26, 2011 by volovecto

Luckily, I got the opportunity to visit Oregon again for a week this August.  If you live in Florida, a week-long visit to a cooler climate is highly appreciated in the hottest months of August and September, while August in Oregon is one … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend in Oregon: Lessons in genealogy and a vineyard horseback ride.

Posted on June 3, 2011 by volovecto

With 5 days off from work, I headed to Oregon for the Memorial Day weekend and my sister Katy’s birthday.  It was typical spring weather in Oregon, mostly cloudy skies with brief moments of heavy rain, followed by patches of sun, … Continue reading →

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Maine Favorites

Posted on November 19, 2010 by volovecto

I spent another few days in Maine this November.  Tourist season is definitely over, evidenced by the cool and cloudy weather.  What do you do in Maine when it’s cold?  We visited our favorite places, discovered a few new ones … Continue reading →

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October Wind Storm

Posted on October 26, 2010 by volovecto

Just a few days ago, the trees were full of colorful leaves.  The colors have been so vibrant, I’ve almost run off the road looking at the beautiful trees, even in my own neighborhood.  In the park across from where I … Continue reading →

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Of Witches, Raindrops, and Falling Leaves

Posted on October 7, 2010 by volovecto

October is leaf-peeping month, and every October I take a trip to Maine to enjoy the colorful display of foliage.  This year, at the suggestion of my dear friends Teresa and Joanie, we added a side trip to Salem, Massachusetts.  … Continue reading →

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Eating with the Seasons; learning to be a locavore

Posted on September 29, 2010 by volovecto

When I moved to western Michigan this past July, I was thrilled with the local farmers’ markets.  Nearly every small town has its own market, and driving into the countryside you see u-pick farms and roadside vegetable and flower stands … Continue reading →

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Welcome Autumn

Posted on September 21, 2010 by volovecto

I have always loved the colors of Fall.  When we were kids, our favorite holiday was Halloween.  We lived in an area where October had very spooky weather, dark cool evenings with low lying fog, rain and leaves on the … Continue reading →

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Northern Michigan

Posted on August 21, 2010 by volovecto

     

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