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A Visit To The Monterey Bay Aquarium

A Visit To The Monterey Bay Aquarium

Published April 14, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This article was first published in the April 8, 2022 edition of the Epoch Times. All photos by Karen Gough, unless otherwise noted. What’s…

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Traveling Massachusetts – A Side Trip to Hildene, Home of Robert Lincoln

Traveling Massachusetts – A Side Trip to Hildene, Home of Robert Lincoln

Published April 5, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This is one in a series about touring Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. My husband and I spent three weeks there in October, 2021.…

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A Visit to Universal Studios Hollywood

A Visit to Universal Studios Hollywood

Published March 22, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler Visiting In The Off-Season It’s wonderful to visit Universal Studios in the off-season. My daughter and I spent the day there a couple of…

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On Kids and Screens, or Why I Feel Like The Catcher in the Rye

On Kids and Screens, or Why I Feel Like The Catcher in the Rye

Published March 16, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler Kids On Phones While flying last week, I noticed the kids around me. Unless they were a baby, every single one of them stared…

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Exploring MA: Wild Beavers in Pleasant Valley

Exploring MA: Wild Beavers in Pleasant Valley

Published March 14, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This is one in a series about touring Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. My husband and I spent three weeks there in October, 2021.…

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Traveling MA: The Norman Rockwell Museum!

Traveling MA: The Norman Rockwell Museum!

Published February 22, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler How I loved exploring the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Viewing the originals of paintings I’ve loved since I was a child was…

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Traveling Massachusetts: The Berkshires!

Traveling Massachusetts: The Berkshires!

Published February 15, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This is one in a series about touring Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. My husband and I spent three weeks there in October, 2021.…

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Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: Outdoors at The Elms

Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: Outdoors at The Elms

Published February 7, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler When my husband and I visited Newport, Rhode Island in October 2021, three of the most popular mansions were open: Marble House, The Breakers,…

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Touring The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: The Breakers

Touring The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: The Breakers

Published January 31, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler When my husband and I visited Newport, Rhode Island in October 2021, three of the most popular mansions were open: Marble House, The Breakers,…

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Touring The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: Marble House

Touring The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island: Marble House

Published January 27, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler When my husband and I visited Newport, Rhode Island in October 2021, three of the most popular mansions were open: Marble House, The Breakers,…

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Where to Stay, Eat, and Walk in Newport, Rhode Island

Where to Stay, Eat, and Walk in Newport, Rhode Island

Published January 22, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler The Newport Beach Hotel & Suites After visiting New Bedford and before going on to the Berkshires, we took a side trip of three…

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Traveling MA: A Day Trip to Martha’s Vineyard

Traveling MA: A Day Trip to Martha’s Vineyard

Published January 17, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler Change of Plans We had originally planned to stay three nights at Martha’s Vineyard in what would have been the most expensive lodging of…

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Traveling MA: A Wonderful Stay in New Bedford

Traveling MA: A Wonderful Stay in New Bedford

Published January 13, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler We really enjoyed our stay in the fishing port of New Bedford. Our hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, was located across…

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Traveling MA: Sandwich Glass and Cape Cod Beauty

Traveling MA: Sandwich Glass and Cape Cod Beauty

Published January 9, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler As promised, I will tell you more about the town of Sandwich in Cape Cod. Here is Part 1 in case you missed it.…

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Traveling Massachusetts: Sandwich – A Good Base for Exploring Cape Cod

Traveling Massachusetts: Sandwich – A Good Base for Exploring Cape Cod

Published January 6, 2022 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This is one in a series about touring Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. My husband and I spent three weeks there in October, 2021.…

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