Author Archives: smkelly8

About smkelly8

writer, teacher, movie lover, traveler, reader

Delta Skymiles

Posted on March 24, 2020

How to sensibly make the most of the Delta Skymiles program, which can be tricky.

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 16, 2019

Originally posted on Natsukashi Kansai:
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Bargaining in Seoul

Posted on July 24, 2019

I do miss these markets in Asia. China had the best, but here’s a shopping mission in Seoul. Enjoy!

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Sketching Seville, Spain’s wonderful cultural gem

Posted on June 10, 2019

Sketching Seville, Spain’s wonderful cultural gem Sketching Seville, Spain’s wonderful cultural gem — Read on stickymangorice.com/2019/05/20/seville/ I’m enthralled with this illustrated travel blog, Sticky Mango Rice. I had to share it. The blogger offers posts on trips on all continents.

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Free Tour: Amazon Fulfillment Center

Posted on April 19, 2019

I almost forgot I signed up, but gladly I did and I went to the free tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In about an hour, I was part of a small group (since several people didn’t … Continue reading →

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Of Notre Dame Cathedral

Posted on April 18, 2019

Notre Dame is still on my mind. Here are some images from its past. Clearly, it’s fascinated artists through the ages. To see more images, click here.  

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Silent Sunday

Posted on March 25, 2019
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In a Sunburned Country

Posted on March 17, 2019

I just finished listening to Bill Bryson narrating his book In a Sunburned Country. This tale of traveling around Australia made me want to return to see the Devil’s Marbles, Ayer’s Rock, Shark Bay, Bondi Bay and even the Telegraph … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Shiny

Posted on March 13, 2019

Originally posted on Here & Abroad:
Each week Cee of Cee’s Photography challenges bloggers with a fun prompt. This week we’re to share photos highlighting shine. What delightful, shiny photos will you share? If you want to see more fun, shiny…

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Apostle Islands: Ice Caves

Posted on March 3, 2019

I’ll go with the pun since it’s low hanging fruit. This cave in Wisconsin would be such a cool place to visit. It’s way up north so not an easy drive for me, but it is spectacular.

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