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Author: Joanne Byrnes

Introducing The Serial Chef

Introducing The Serial Chef

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The Serial Chef has it’s own Facebook Page! If you are only interested in the recipes shared by the Serial Chef be sure to follow on Facebook by clicking here! The Serial Chef loves cooking and posing his dishes and taking photos and videos as momentos! The Serial Chef is not a certified chef, nutritionist…

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A Tragedy at Notre Dame Cathedral | Paris | April 2019

A Tragedy at Notre Dame Cathedral | Paris | April 2019

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A tribute to Notre Dame in Paris as a fire ravages the Iconic historic structure! The photos below of Notre Dame are Memories from a trip to Paris, France in November 2008. What a terrible tragedy! | Quelle terrible tragédie! I am truly honored that we had the opportunity to visit Notre Dame prior to…

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How to Make the Best Strawberry Shortcake Martini “Evah”!

How to Make the Best Strawberry Shortcake Martini “Evah”!

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A great martini recipe for spring and summer! Made with fresh strawberries!

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Relaxing in Luxury; Maine in September

Relaxing in Luxury; Maine in September

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In September 2018, we had a wedding to attend near Camden Maine. We decided to make a long weekend trip out of it. We had a luxurious trip to Camden Maine, where we stayed at 16 Bay View and in Cape Neddick at Cliff House. On our drive, we saw this restaurant with a giant…

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Did You Know Turkeys Fly?

Did You Know Turkeys Fly?

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As I have said before, we never get tired of the wildlife! We have an abundance of turkeys at times. They love hanging out in the back yard during the daytime but did you know they actually sleep in the trees at night? It protects them from predators and we have a lot of those…

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HOW TO STOP SMOKING

HOW TO STOP SMOKING

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I started smoking at the age of 14. I guess it was more acceptable back then. We even had a smoking area in the high school. Smoking was allowed publicly, pretty much everywhere; banks, restaurants, offices, airports, heck even on airplanes, to name a few! I live in Massachusetts and the smoking bans went into…

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FACEBOOK and How Do I…

FACEBOOK and How Do I…

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Here are some tips on Facebook functionality and how to…

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One of Many Hawks that Frequent our Home

One of Many Hawks that Frequent our Home

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We certainly are never lacking for wildlife showing up at our home. This is one of the shortest but awesome close up videos of the hawk. I love watching him but sometimes I unexpectedly catch him getting lunch! I realize it is nature but I would rather not see that part of it. The hawk…

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TOP THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A PELLET STOVE

TOP THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A PELLET STOVE

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Looking to buy a pellet stove? Here are some things to consider.

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