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View 202: Cornell Chimes

In 1868, a set of nine chimes was donated to Cornell University by Jennie McGraw.  She later married university librarian, Willard Fiske, who had traveled to Europe with her in order to woo her. I doubt Miss McGraw’s recent inheritance of … Continue reading

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Alice Pose

Alice Pose, originally uploaded by Scott Thomas Photography. Alice striking a classic pose when meeting young guests in Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.

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View 201: Beebe Lake at Cornell University

Beebe Lake on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, was created back in 1828 to harness the hydro-power of Fall Creek. In 1898, the dam was raised another ten feet to bring the lake to the size it … Continue reading

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Idioms in Disney

The October Photo Hunt over at Karma’s is about Idioms this month.  I was a bit worried about it until I remembered I was going to Walt Disney World.  Ideas started to come to me.  I came up with two … Continue reading

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Spending Halloween at Disney World

I liked it so much last year, I am going back to enjoy another Halloween at Walt Disney World.  Halloween is not the only reason I am going.  You may recall me mentioning earlier this year, I will be attending … Continue reading

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