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This is an open post test for Kimb…Michael

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travelswithcharles: travelswithcharles: See what you … I can edit this (I’m hoping only comment via… I can edit this I can add things here.  This is a reblog from my computer. Kimberli – I deleted all of the test posts from my blog — no problem. I’m editing this. I think the lesson is to mark posts as “private” if you want people to be able to read but not write/edit. P.S. Had more mariscos … more →

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I was just thinking about my wife …

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Becky, and what an incredible gift she’s given me – time in Mexico with Charlie to explore and experience; to study everything Spanish; to discover this new city and meet new people; if I want, to eat fish tacos and drink Coronas every night of the week in a different restaurant; to walk and bike the Malecon while the sun is setting and the air is cooling, and the Pacenos are out and La Paz … more →

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Spanish homework

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My Spanish homework tonight is to write a story about myself using the following verbs: Conocer (to know) Nacer (to be born) Beber (to drink) [the verb tomar is more commonly used in Mexico] Crecer (to grow) Escoger (to choose) Vivir (to live) Decidir (to decide) Abrir (to open) In the interests of bilingual transparency and entertaining self deprecation, I’m putting it out there to my Spanish-speaking amigos for feedback. And for those of you … more →

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An appeal to support LandWatch Monterey County

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This will be first year that I’ve missed the annual LandWatch lunch. Will miss seeing LandWatch staff and friends. Hope the event is a great success. LandWatch remains my favorite nonprofit, having founded it in 1996 with Becky, Bradley, and several other close friends. I encourage anyone who lives in or visits Monterey County, or appreciates its produce, wine and agricultural heritage; or who loves Steinbeck, Cannery Row, and the literary tradition of the region; … more →

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