LIFE, AS WE WROTE IT
The family journal.
It began with Stephen’s blog in 2005. Along the way, the family pulled up a chair. Here are our stories, thoughts, and everyday adventures, from newest to oldest.
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Oct 27, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
Weathering the Storm – Hurricane Sandy, Santo Domingo, Saying Goodbye!
Today - October 26, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy - Dominican Republic It is amazing how quickly things can change from vacation mode to survival mode. I wish I…
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Oct 24, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
Warning – Reflections In This Mirror May Be Distorted!
About 1.5 months ago I had a surfing accident that left a scar on my face. It is about 1 inch long on my cheek. It didn't heel…
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Oct 23, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
Santo Domingo and Las Tarrenas – Thoughts on the Road
Today I woke up before the roosters. I decided to open my windows and let in the fresh air. There is a ton of stuff to do here…
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Oct 4, 2012 · Duke Pasquini
Great Week
Left for St. Helena last Sunday to visit with Ethel Ramos for a few days. Her youngest son, Jeff, and I had some great talks. We disagreed at…
Read the story : Great WeekOct 4, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
The deception…
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau
Read the story : The deception…Sep 21, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
Medical Inequality – the Definition of Inhumane
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane." - Speaking before the Second National Convention of the Medical Committee for…
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Sep 7, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
College Cost Projector – What Today’s Kindergartner Will Pay for College
Based on the average 6% inflation rate for college tuition and 12 years until college. The average Kindergartner can expect to pay $150,000 for an undergraduate education. Click…
Read the story : College Cost Projector – What Today’s Kindergartner Will Pay for CollegeSep 3, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
The Best and Cheapest Time to Buy Everything
I am copying and pasting this from in season. Shrubs, trees, etc.—Autumn is a good time to buy bulbs (store them according to directions on the packaging) and…
Read the story : The Best and Cheapest Time to Buy EverythingSep 2, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
Social Proof: An Ode to Facebook
Sometimes I wish it would go away. The pictures of people "doing" their day Announcing the things that make them unique Providing to others little mystique And as…
Read the story : Social Proof: An Ode to FacebookAug 24, 2012 · Stephen Pasquini
All Things Change
As we prepare to leave the Oregon coast and head back home I am sad. This time more than others I am aware of the change that time…
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Aug 14, 2012 · Duke Pasquini
It’s a Wonderful Life
I can’t say that sleeping outside on my futon overnight is life changing, but it made me think how fortunate I was to have my swallows. They’ve been…
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