History is inevitable; so is love. When you know so much more about a future together, how much should you share? Even though knowing won’t change anything, how much should you tell?
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George C Marshall’s Commencement Address
Today is the 75 year anniversary of the then Secretary of State’s commencement address at Harvard University. He laid out the need for what came to be known as the Marshall plan to build back Europe after World War II.
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Two walks in Vancouver Washington
It’s been a cool and rainy spring here in the Portland area – the wettest April/May in recorded history; so when a break in the weather arrives we try to take advantage. One of our favorite walks is just the other side of the Columbia River from Portland: through the Fort Vancouver Historic Site into downtown Vancouver, then back along the river. The walk ranges from 3½ to 4 miles depending upon how many side excursions you do.
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Smashed Cucumbers with Sesame Oil and Garlic
I’ve prepared this dish before but somehow never blogged about it. That changes NOW! This is a nice refreshing salad/side dish.
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The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Lyudmila (Mile) Pavlichenko was a young Russian single mother who became a sniper killing over 300 invading Nazis.
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