Tag: hospitality
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As hospitable as the Washingtons – an impression of Mount Vernon
Recently I have been exploring the cost effective option of house swapping for an upcoming trip to Europe. The internet has enabled folks who are willing to let complete strangers stay in their home connect in a secure way. For a home swap, users essentially join a club where you can list your house and…
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Looking beyond the “best” cup of coffee
I have more coffee paraphernalia than I need. Six stove top espresso makers (thank you estate sales and thrift stores), French presses, two different types of grinders, a roaster, canisters with various blends and grinds, frothers. . . We like our coffee and we like it good. I guess you can say we’re coffee snobs.…
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Haiti – under a U.N.-blue tarp
U.N.-blue. You know instantly what color I’m talking about. It’s a real color. Just like you can visualize Tiffany-blue – also a certifiable color. Where I lived in Africa for several years as a child, we frequently saw U.N. Land Rovers with the U.N.-blue logo emblazoned on the sides and hood of the vehicle. Large…
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