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Sushi and a Skate

Posted on February 5, 2017 by diary of a tomato

If paradise is to be found here on earth, it would include sushi and a place to skate. With a free afternoon in Portland following a morning meeting, it was just a short walk over to Miyake for their lunchtime bento box. Each compartment … Continue reading →

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The Eastern Bike Trail: Leafing Out in Maine

Posted on May 22, 2015 by diary of a tomato

By the timing of this year’s leaf-out, spring has only just arrived, and has been making up for its tardiness mightily ever since — one day bare branches, the next fully draped in tender greenery. To celebrate this turn in weather and in honor … Continue reading →

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Acadia National Park

Posted on May 12, 2015 by diary of a tomato

After an intense weekend of training in wilderness first aid, it was a relief to spend the rest of the week decompressing and hiking in Acadia National Park. It’s early in the season and not everything’s open, especially with this spring’s late … Continue reading →

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Interlude: Dogsledding in the Tetons, Wyoming

Posted on March 27, 2015 by diary of a tomato

Little did I know that the scariest, most exhilarating moment of my trip back country snowshoeing in the Tetons this winter would be the unexpected chance to learn to drive a dog sled. Thanks, Charlotte, my fellow dog musher, for capturing that … Continue reading →

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