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About Survivor’s Guilt
This is a short one, I promise. But maybe it’s one you can relate to, as well. If you read my last couple posts, you know that the horrific destruction of St. Martin by hurricane Irma was devastating to me. It was really hard for me to cope at all for about a week after…
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Post Hurricane Thoughts
Well, I’m probably over-posting on Facebook about Hurricane Irma and the devastation it caused in Saint Martin. I have an awful lot to say about it, though, especially as new updates keep coming through. I figure if you want to know what I have to say about the situation, you’ll read this. And look– here…
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Sint Maarten: In the Eye of Hurricane Irma
Today is one of the worst days in SXM history. Today is the day that Hurricane Irma hit, with Jose close on its heels. Twenty-two years ago to the day, Hurricane Luis devastated the island, wreaking havoc and destroying the homes and livelihoods of so many. I have walked through La Belle Creole, a resort…
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Bruce Peninsula Road Trip: From Detroit, Michigan to Tobermory, Ontario Under $250
Last call for summer in Ontario! I can’t want to see fall in Canada, but summer is National Parks Season. In just a few short weeks, most of the National Parks in Canada will be closed for winter. Naturally, the end of free Canada Parks passes for Canada’s 150th anniversary is…
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Discovering Woldumar Nature Center: Lansing, Michigan
Michigan is offering us plenty of new ground to explore! To be honest, we haven’t actually had time to see much so far. We’re working all week and spending the weekends garage sale shopping. I’ve even only seen downtown Detroit from a distance! Still, we have had one adventure since we moved here. We’re…
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Camping in the Middle of Detroit: Michigan Day One
Have you ever camped in Detroit? I didn’t think so! As it turns out, camping in Detroit is pretty hard to find. However, it is there, if only you look close enough. Believe it or not, Detroit does have its pockets of green wilderness! Our pocket of green came in the form of…