Tag Archives: nostalgia

A Summertime Cucumber Treat

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Joe Neely

Joe Writes . . .  Tom and I will be on the river again in mid-August. We planned four consecutive days of paddling to finish our quest but Tom’s butt has forced us to change our plans. He got so … Continue reading →

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Jenny Kiss’d Me and Natalie Cried

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Joe Neely

Joe Writes . . .  It has been suggested that more poetry might be helpful during The Great Isolation, and what could it possibly hurt? With a nod to the poets of older days and an explanation that follows . … Continue reading →

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On Chasing Girls and Movie Stars

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Joe Neely

A Slice of Life Along the Grand in the Off-Season (Hurray, Hurray: Paddling Begins Again Soon) Joe Writes . . .  Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May God grant you  a first love to chase ’round the playground, a lifelong friend … Continue reading →

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Snapping Turtles and Olive Loaf

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Joe Neely

February 9, 2018 Joe Writes . . .  A belated Happy New Year. We are anxious to get on the river again, even to the extent of planning to paddle amidst the ice floes if we get a winter thaw. … Continue reading →

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