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From Roger Federer’s Dartmouth Commencement Address
“In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80 percent of those matches,” Mr. Federer said. “Now, I have a question...
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Lucian@going2paris.net
Jun 262 min read
The Lincoln Highway
Charlottesville June 26, 2024 I am fairly sure I have driven parts of the Lincoln Highway, but how did I miss the Roadside Giants?? The...
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Jun 251 min read
Today’s Tune
Oh I took a wrong turn, it was the right turn My turn to have me a ball Boys at the shop told me just where to stop If I wanted to play...
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Jun 251 min read
April 7, 1977
Charlottesville April 7, 2024 Ha! As I remember this photo, a ladder truck from the fire department drove into the Downtown Mall and the...
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Jun 241 min read
God’s Inner Voice
June 24, 2024 I saw this truck this morning. I’m sure I have seen that Second Amendment sticker before but never really thought about. ...
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Jun 241 min read
Having It Both Ways
Charlottesville June 24, 2024 Two h’s or one? This advertisement doesn’t want to offend anyone completely.
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Jun 231 min read
Today’s Tune
June 23, 2024 "Smoky Places" is a song written by Abner Spector and performed by The Corsairs. It reached #10 on the U.S. R&B chart and...
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Jun 221 min read
Margaritaville Radio
Charlottesville June 22, 2024 Radio Margaritaville has this gimmick where they encourage their listeners to submit their four favorite...
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Jun 221 min read
The Drifters' Singles
The many different lead singers of the Drifters. Thanks to Wikipedia (and I assume its accuracy?), here's a list of their lead singers...
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Jun 210 min read
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Jun 211 min read
Today’s Tune
It’s been “today’s tune” before but deserving of a repeat!
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Jun 201 min read
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I have slowly — very slowly — been decorating a wall with photos and such from my wanderabout. I have a framed map with push pins for...
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Jun 191 min read
Which One Of These Golfers Are You?
At country clubs you are likely to see a number of beautiful golf swings honed by years of lessons — and good genes. 🤪. Not so at a...
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Jun 181 min read
The Obsessively Detailed Map of American Literature’s Most Epic Road Trips
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-obsessively-detailed-map-of-american-literatures-most-epic-road-trips Kudos to the authors of...
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Jun 161 min read
Guy Wire?
The term Guy Wire, Guy Line, Guy Rope, or sometimes just Guy, derives from the French word “guie,” meaning guide or to guide found in...
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Jun 141 min read
Not To Be Picky But …
Traditionally in professional golf tournaments players play in pairs, so their groupings are called “pairings.” But in some tournaments...
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