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Fitbit Charge 2 Review: Vastly Superior to Fitbit Charge HR
My Fitbit Charge HR got waterlogged recently (don’t turn upside down in a kayak while wearing it) and quit working, so I had to buy a new fitness tracker. Another Charge HR wasn’t an option — since it’s being discontinued … Continue reading
Second Women’s Kayaking and Hiking Weekend in Brevard: Wonderful Except for the Near-Death Experience
Recently came back from a second women’s kayaking and hiking weekend in Brevard, North Carolina, and it was great — except for the near-death experience…
Beware of Thin-Soled Sandals: What to Do When You Get Blisters on the Balls of Your Feet
There are so many cute sandals! But before you buy the next pair, keep this in mind: sandals with ultra-thin soles can result in days of misery!
Amazon Echo Look: The Follow-Up to Amazon Echo and Amazon Dot
If you own and use an Amazon Echo or an Amazon Dot like I do, you’re probably pretty impressed with the things Alexa can do. And now Amazon is introducing a follow-up product that sounds intriguing.
Posted in amazon echo, amazon echo look, miscellaneous
Tagged amazon digital assistant, amazon dot, amazon echo, amazon echo look, amazon look
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South American Souvenirs
South American souvenirs are different from things you’d pick up in the Caribbean islands or in Europe.
South American Cruise: Ushuaia, Argentina — the End of the World
If you occasionally have a bad day and want to take off for the “end of the earth,” Ushuaia, Argentina, is the place for you. It’s the last city on the southernmost tip of the South American continent, followed only … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, South America cruise, travel
Tagged Argentina, end of the world, entry to Antarctica, South America cruise, Ushuaia, Ushuaia Argentina
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The Know-It-All: A Book Review
The Know-It-All was so good! It’s the quirky-but-true story of A.J. Jacobs, a 35ish New York City magazine editor who undertakes a one-year odyssey to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica so he can become the “smartest person in the world.”
Posted in book review, books, miscellaneous
Tagged book review, know-it-all, know-it-all book review
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Kindness Counts: Make the World a Better Place
Kindness counts.
