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Author Archives: Steve Hanley
In Memory Of Pat Whitfield
Saturday, I attended a memorial service for Pat Whitfield, who was born in 1913 and lived for more than 100 years. What was remarkable about Pat was not that she lived so long, but how deeply she touched the lives … Continue reading
In Which I Deliver A Scholarly Address
Last weekend, my wife and I journeyed to the beautiful campus of Monmouth University in New Jersey for the annual Sports Literature Association conference. She, having a Ph.D. in media literacy, fit right in. I, on the other hand, have … Continue reading
Our Newport Escapade
We spent last weekend in Newport on our first home exchange of 2013. Our exchange home was a delightful historic cottage just a few blocks from Broadway and a short walk from the waterfront. Friday night found us in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Newport, Sail Newport, Second Beach, Willie Nelson
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The Anniversary Gift
17 years ago, Carolyn and I went to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. We planned to get married while we were there, but “The Judge” was always too busy to see us. I suspect that if we had come … Continue reading
The Great Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny came to call this past weekend. Sunday was a glorious day with sunny skies and warm temperatures – the kind of day that gives us hope that we will actually be able to go to the beach … Continue reading
My New Roadster
In 1955, a neighbor took me for a ride in his Jaguar XK-120. It was Olde English white with red leather interior. I still remember the smell of hot oil, the sound of the exhaust, the feel of the wind … Continue reading
Sydney Is Simply Stunning
Sydney, Australia is one of the world’s great cities. It has a beautiful harbor like San Francisco, a thriving Chinatown like New York, a mix of old and new architecture like London, and a vibrant performing arts culture like Paris. … Continue reading
Life’s A Beach
The town of Manly is just 30 minutes north of Sydney, Australia by ferry. It is a town that caters to tourists and young professionals who make their living in the city but prefer to live in a place that … Continue reading
A Night At The Opera
When you think of Australia, what image comes to mind? For most folks, it is the Sydney Opera House, that iconic building that stands on the shores of Sydney Harbor. There really is no structure quite like it anywhere else … Continue reading
Do You Come From A Land Down Under?
There has been about a three week gap since my last post, caused entirely by being out of the country on an extended trip to Australia to visit family and further explore that island continent. If you are so inclined, … Continue reading
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