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Sunday
Jul312011

North

We headed north for a quick jaunt to Vermont this weekend, G and I.  Our fab friends (from back in law school, oh, 19 years ago) are in New England visiting their daughter who's at Dartmouth's debate camp this summer. We jumped at the chance to hang out with them when they invited us to crash their vacation for a blissful day or two.

You've got to love a town with an announcement blackboard, right?^

Such great people. (Hope you don't mind my posting the photo, guys...hey look, I'm in the window. Never let it be said I don't post pictures of myself.) 

Amazing what a 24-hour roadtrip can do for your outlook. Vermont, you did yourself proud.

G generously offered to drive while I put back the seat for a bit and snoozed on the way home in the warm afternoon sun. Our time up north was filled with marvelous views but I think this one was one of my favorites.

True north, that G.

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Reader Comments (3)

I think I need to take a road trip to see my friends Ben and Jerry. I love Vermont! The rebel sister to NH.

08.1.2011 | Unregistered CommenterLiz

Has anyone told you lately how cool your life is? Well, consider yourself told.

08.1.2011 | Unregistered CommenterRochelle

Liz, I'll join you on your Ben and Jerry visit. Just say the word, my dear!
Rochelle, I've coveted YOUR cool life, you know! Thank you, though. Some moments are pretty great :)

08.2.2011 | Registered CommenterAnne

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