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Travel Lesson: Letting Go of Sentimental Attachments to Things
By Nicole Williams / in Uncategorized / May 9, 2014Getting ready for travel and heading out on adventures reminds me to let go of the unimportant, like my attachment to specific items in my suitcase. Years ago, on a trip to Peru, I took care of all m...
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The Only MasterSinger With a Pillowcase, Not a Garment Bag
By Nicole Williams / in General / May 7, 2014It's not from lack of trying. Since August, I have been searching for a light-weight garment bag to use in Europe on our choir trip. Nine months later, I've given up. Countless stores had garment bags...
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Becoming a Bag Lady in Europe
By Nicole Williams / in Uncategorized / May 7, 2014Final stretch packing brought up a packing challenge: How do I keep everything straight in my bag so that I am not constantly digging for the things I need? After some consideration, becoming a bag la...
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Essentials Kit for the Plane
By Nicole Williams / in General / May 5, 2014No matter how reputable the airline, mistakes are still made. Most know that you need to make certain your essentials are on the plane with you: medication, passport, money, jewelry (why bring jewelry...
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Hello world!
By / in Uncategorized / May 2, 2014Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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Packing List for Europe Trip
By Nicole Williams / in General / May 2, 2014Here is a fun puzzle - what to bring to Europe this year...? I don't like to lug things around and will probably buy a few items along the way (like Mozartskugeln), so light is key. On the other hand...
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Preparing for a European Adventure
By Nicole Williams / in General / May 1, 2014The world has changed since my last hop to Europe, and yet it hasn't. With a little over a week to go before I head out, little things that used to be second nature pop into my mind. 1) Clothing: pla...
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Wild mustard spices up our spring salad
By Nicole Williams / in Country Living, Local Tennessee, Wild Edible Plants / April 17, 2014Spring is filled with wild mustard flowers around these parts. As is our custom, we learn about 1-2 new edible plants per year. Usually this happens when I notice one, reach out to friends to ask if i...
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Freedom and the Internet
By Nicole Williams / in Freedom, Life N Culture / April 15, 2014The Internet has disrupted how we do business, share our closest moment with friends and family, and the speed at which we exchange ideas. But, this slide show tells a broader story of how the Interne...
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Spring brings sad news
By Nicole Williams / in General / April 14, 2014April seems to be the month to both celebrate the newness of spring and to bid goodbye to old friends. Today, our neighbor Jake left his home in a bag. Jake was one year away from retirement and has b...
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