Category Archives: Adventures

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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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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In Which I Deliver A Scholarly Address

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Steve Hanley

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 →

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Our Newport Escapade

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Steve Hanley

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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The Anniversary Gift

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Steve Hanley

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 →

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Sydney Is Simply Stunning

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Steve Hanley

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 →

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