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Soup’s On!

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Maureen Longo

Where were the snails? I eyed the soup nervously, hoping they would be easy to spot. Mr. Bill had already tucked into the fragrant bisque with abandon. I was surprised by Mr. Bill’s enthusiasm, when our friend Jill, served us … Continue reading →

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Not the Story

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Maureen Longo

Far better to have a story, than be the story. Had we just lived through a F-2 tornado? We had. The experience was surreal and over in seconds. The telling will take longer than the twister lasted. On that night, … Continue reading →

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Alligators Take Over

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Maureen Longo

It was that time of year in Florida, spring migration. No sooner had the snowbirds began departing, then in moved the reptiles on their scaly, little, tippy toes. Snowbirds start flapping their wings in March, preparing for their long trek … Continue reading →

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Splish, Splash, Slap!

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Maureen Longo

If you doubt the veracity of this account talk to Sharon, for she is our witness. There were four of us on that fateful afternoon, jogging across the shallow end of the pool, when a rogue gust of wind touched … Continue reading →

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Pervert or Protector?

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Maureen Longo

Have you ever had that creepy feeling, that you are being watched? However irrational it may seem, you know with absolute certainty, that something unseen sees you. Your sixth sense is warning you and cannot be ignored. Bathing outdoors is … Continue reading →

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Introductions

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Maureen Longo

Invariably, upon hearing our accents, Mr. Bill and I would be asked either, “where in America are you from” or “are you Canadians”? The former was expected when living abroad but not the latter. We had never been mistaken for … Continue reading →

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Strange Encounters

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Maureen Longo

I miss talking to strangers. I never expected, that would be something I’d miss, but I do. Can you imagine striking up a conversation in this pandemic, with someone outside your household? Horrors! Talk about stranger danger. Sadly, those accidental … Continue reading →

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Bursting Our Bubble

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Maureen Longo

Departure Day A farewell photo, taken high above Ohope from Julia & Derek’s house Mr. Bill and I have burst our bubble. It happened just before the clock struck twelve, on May 13th, when New Zealand went from Alert Level … Continue reading →

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Caught Out!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Maureen Longo

Caught out. It was bound to happen, sooner or later. This is what comes of playing Juliet to my Romeo. With a kiss and an embrace, Mr. Bill and I part in sweet sorrow, when he leaves for Whakatane Hospital, … Continue reading →

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Kia Kaha

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Maureen Longo

Be strong. Be kind. No matter where we are in this world, we are all in this pandemic together. This will be a serious post for Travels with Mr. Bill. Please let me extend a heartfelt thank you, to everyone … Continue reading →

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