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- Machiasport, MaineTucked away in Maine’s northeast corner is a tiny, historic seaport called Machiasport. With only about 400 households, it has several famous attractions including Liberty Hall (built in 1873 and on the National Register of Historic Places), Starboard School House (the last of five one-room schoolhouses providing education for Machiasport families – built in 1804… Read more: Machiasport, Maine
- Celebration of LifeTRIBUTE TO DAD JULY 12, 2024 Greetings – one and all. Life is a circle, and here we are at a rendezvous point called Hampton Methodist Church. For many of us, it’s a homecoming of sorts as we grew up around here. Each one of you is here because at some point in your life… Read more: Celebration of Life
- 8 Miles to HeavenEIGHT MILES TO HEAVEN During my senior year at Florida Southern College, I was able to take a Journalism course through the Communications Department. My instructor was Hal Waters (FSC ‘53). Our final assignment which weighed heavily upon a passing grade was to write a story for a magazine and submit it for publication. Of… Read more: 8 Miles to Heaven
- I Carry a PassengerI CARRY A PASSENGER Over the years I have traveled to far places and yes, indeed, there have been many cases of death-striking situations and terrible fear, of not living through another year. My type of travel is very unique, it cannot be achieved by those who are weak. A heart of courage and moral… Read more: I Carry a Passenger
- Dad’s (Wayne I. Elliot) Tribute TourMy Dad passed away June 30, 2024. On July 8, eight days later on a Monday, I hit the road for a culinary conference in Benton, KY, with my GoldWing, Roadman Camper, and Trek bicycle in tow. I drove two days through upstate New York on I-90 through blistering 96 degree heat-having to stop several… Read more: Dad’s (Wayne I. Elliot) Tribute Tour
- Sturgis-2021 New Hampshire to South DakotaEveryone’s Bucket List Should Include one Trip to Sturgis Before You Die By Dave Elliot It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Ursula K. LeGuin Located in western South Dakota is a small town with a population of 6,796 residents. However, it… Read more: Sturgis-2021 New Hampshire to South Dakota
- The Old Man With A CaneBy David W. Elliot I saw an elderly man pass by. He was the last to leave my boat, and the last to leave my mind. It was hot and beads of sweat poured down a tired, exhausted, and colorless forehead. Sparse, faded white hair partially covered a bald head. Wrinkles lined his face and… Read more: The Old Man With A Cane
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Machiasport, Maine
Tucked away in Maine’s northeast corner is a tiny, historic seaport called Machiasport. With only about 400 households, it has several famous attractions including Liberty Hall (built in 1873 and on the National Register of Historic Places), Starboard School House (the last of five one-room schoolhouses providing education for Machiasport…
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Celebration of Life
TRIBUTE TO DAD JULY 12, 2024 Greetings – one and all. Life is a circle, and here we are at a rendezvous point called Hampton Methodist Church. For many of us, it’s a homecoming of sorts as we grew up around here. Each one of you is here because at…
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8 Miles to Heaven
EIGHT MILES TO HEAVEN During my senior year at Florida Southern College, I was able to take a Journalism course through the Communications Department. My instructor was Hal Waters (FSC ‘53). Our final assignment which weighed heavily upon a passing grade was to write a story for a magazine and…