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GALWAY, IRELAND
Everyone should write about their first trip to Ireland. It is the trip everyone dreams about whether you are Irish or not. It is the place you dream of going to as a kid, at least I always did. And so now I’m writing about Ireland having just gotten back from our first trip to Galway. The landscape is not something that can be described in pictures or explained by talking about it. Pictures will never do it justice rather it is something you must experience for yourself. Since my husband and my favorite thing to do is to go somewhere and immerse ourselves in the community as opposed to…
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Rooster
If you haven’t yet stumbled across the show Rooster starring Steve Carell on HBO MAX, it may be a good idea if you do. Set in a nostalgically autumnal New England college setting, (the show is actually filmed in Stockton, California) Rooster is the kind of show you didn’t realize you need until you so discover it. Greg Russo (Steve Carell) moves to the town of Cabot where fictional Ludlow College is located to support his professor daughter whose marriage has hit the rocks. It is the kind of low key, charming show Carell was made for, also hosting a small circle of quirky, affectionate characters that you like enough…
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Is there a need for proofreading in 2026?
Is there a need for proofreading in 2026? Well you would think at first “no” but in all actuality the answer is a resounding YES! Even in our seemingly new AI era, with digital marketing, content writing, and waves of information and graphics flowing in from just about everywhere, AI is no match for a human when it comes to spotting grammatical errors. Writing needs nuance as well as correct formatting. According to the article https://sidequesthustle.com/guides/proofreading-guide-2026, there is even more need for proofreading today than maybe there ever was. Yes, proofreading is needed for making sure quotation marks, dashes and commas, are all in the right place in all different…
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Edinburgh Scotland
When my husband asked me “where is the one place you have always wanted to go,” “Scotland!” was the first place I exclaimed. I can’t say for certain, but I do know it was always one of those places you intrinsically feel “called” to see right up there with Ireland. It seemed magical. When you think of Scotland before you’ve been there, you think surreal. So it shouldn’t be a shock when you finally arrive to find that it is nothing but. Yet I was still so surprised and in the best way possible. Scotland is a place you dream of a child, one that so vividly captures your imagination…
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What makes JAWS a classic
When JAWS came out in June of 1975, it is said even the 27 year old director, Steven Spielberg, would have no idea how far reaching the phenomenon he created would go. Reaching every corner of the universe and still a beloved film to this day, JAWS was based on Peter Benchley’s best selling novel of the same name. It is a movie that has become timeless even amid the leaps and hurdles in the fields of movie magic, CGI and now in 2026, AI. However people still can’t turn away or change the channel, myself included, whenever it shows up on the TV guide, even among plenty of movies…
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At Bacaro you will find the devine
When my husband and I were thinking of a restaurant to go and celebrate both our birthdays the decision was easy. There are always a couple ideas but for some reason Bacaro in Providence always wins out. It is the kind of place where you can close your eyes and pick any spot on the menu and whatever you get will be simply Devine. In the past we have gone with friends and just did an evening of apps and drinks and every one was delicious. They have a lovely and very extensive selection of wine and make excellent margaritas. On Saturday I ordered the scallops with split pea risotto…
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Setting aside time for what we love
Good morning, afternoon or evening! Thank you for hovering on my site for a moment! I hope this finds you well. I am here despite my fear of the internet, AI, too much information sharing, etc. It can all be quite a lot, can’t it? However I have a stubborn streak that can make me want to reach past fears and still try new things anyway despite the risks. Here to not divulge too much but have been looking for a space to keep and share some writing samples as I embark on a hopeful 2nd career of proofreading and writing. You reach an age where the phrase “life is…
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