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Monthly Archives: June 2013

Western Maryland and Pennsylvania’s hills are alive….with arts and crafts

June 25, 2013by Mary 1 Comment

Tucked in Garrett County’s valleys and Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, the arts and crafts scene is thriving. Outdoor enthusiasts point their cars, bikes and kayaks west for the mountain slopes, trails […]

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Arts, Food, wine and other goodies, History, Museums, Outdoors, Shopping, Travel

Still Beautiful After All These Years

June 18, 2013by Mary 2 Comments

It can be a comfort to have things stay the same. Especially in this constantly changing world, it’s good to know you can go to a place of beauty and […]

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History, Outdoors

Berlin: Picture-Perfect Small Town

June 11, 2013by Mary

Julia Roberts lived in a perfect small town as the “Runaway Bride.” Hale, Maryland, was (despite its ridiculous name) perfect — filled with people who loved each other, took care […]

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“The Notorious Belle of Baltimore”: love, defiance, broken hearts. Lots of drama

June 4, 2013by Mary 1 Comment

(updated March 20, 2018) Beautiful Betsy Patterson. Considered “the Notorious Belle of Baltimore.” Headstrong, ambitious, smart. She attracted many a suitor and turned them all down until she met Jerome […]

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Ocean City Essentials

June 1, 2013by Mary 1 Comment

Coming downy Ocean for summer vacay? Here are five essential facts about O.C.– 1 The beach in Ocean City is always free. Crowded, but free.  But there may not be […]

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Go ahead. Tell me where to go! Then I'll come home with all kinds of delicious details about places to go, things to do, foods to savor. I've always loved to travel. When I was writing for Frommer's, I discovered I loved writing about it just as much!

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