Author Archives: Steve Hanley

About Steve Hanley

Totally enamored with my family, my grandkids, and seeing the world.

At The Northeast Popular Culture Association Conference

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Steve Hanley

My wife talked me in to attending the annual NEPCA conference at St. Michael’s College in picturesque Burlington, Vermont last weekend. Primarily, I was the designated driver for the weekend, as the location was about 4 1/2 hours from home … Continue reading →

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Old

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Let’s face it. I love Paul Simon. I consider him to be America’s greatest living singer/song writer. Seeing him live in concert is a sublime experience. And on this day, which has special significance for me, his song “Old” is … Continue reading →

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Picking Apples With Teddy

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Last weekend, we got to spend 4 days with Teddy, our 3 year old grandson. The featured activity for the weekend was apple picking. It didn’t take him long to get the hang of it. He picked nearly a half … Continue reading →

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Colors Of The Day

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Steve Hanley

I love Fall when the forests turn to flame during foliage season. Scientists tell us that the reds and oranges of Autumn are always present in the leaves of the trees. They are just covered up by the green of … Continue reading →

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An Evening With Judy Collins

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Back in August, Carolyn and I were vacationing near Ogunquit, Maine, when we noticed a flyer announcing a Judy Collins concert in late September. We are both Judy Collins fans and Ogunquit is only about 2 hours away, so we … Continue reading →

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A Corn Maze And A Harvest Moon

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Last Friday, I spent the afternoon with my granddaughter, Lillian, discovering the intricacies of a local corn maze. For those not fortunate enough to live near corn fields, a corn maze is a labyrinth cut into the corn stalks that … Continue reading →

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Breakfast With Buddha

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Steve Hanley

This blog has been about my journeys, both here at home and abroad. Recently, I participated in another type a journey, one that took place between the covers of a book. I am a some-time member of a local book … Continue reading →

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Take Us Out To The Ball Game!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Steve Hanley

Here in New England, we tend to be passionate about baseball. After all, some of the oldest teams and ballparks in America are located right here. And the rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees is the stuff legends … Continue reading →

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What We Did On Our Summer Vacation

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Steve Hanley

For the past several years, our last big vacation of the season has always been a trip to Ogunquit, Maine, home of the world’s only moveable beach. When the 9 foot tides roll in, the beach is completely submerged. As … Continue reading →

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A Weekend On The Beach In Rye, New Hampshire.

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Steve Hanley

We have just returned from a weekend home exchange with a couple from Rye, New Hampshire, an historic and charming town that hugs the Atlantic coast 10 miles south of Portsmouth. The weather was ideal – mid 80’s during the … Continue reading →

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