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Day 9: Reflections on Our Mississippi River Tour So Far...
After our trip, I am going to provide "Reflections on Jill's Hotel Stays on the Mississippi River Tour." This is my specialty. And I...
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Day 8: The Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee
This is such a well made, well executed museum. And it resides in a sacred space, the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King was...
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Day 7: Graceland!
I loved every minute of this! Seeing the mansion (it couldn't have been more perfect), and the many museums (so fabulous)! We were on the...
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Day 6: St. Louis to Memphis on our Mississippi River Tour!
280 miles in a day is a lot. Robert is being a trooper, because he is doing all the driving. But when we think of the reason we are on...
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Day 5: Sunday in St. Louis
Tomorrow...on to Memphis!
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Day 4: Davenport to St. Louis on our Mississippi River Tour
280 miles is a long drive. But our Mississippi River Tour can't be just about getting from Point A to Point B. So, we try to stop along...
Feb 24, 20241 min read


Day 3: On our Way to Davenport, Iowa on Our Mississippi River Tour!
They say we might have snow flurries tonight! But our day of no planning turned out fabulously! Tiffany windows, a concert, a fabulous...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Day 2: Dubuque and Dedicated Volunteers on the Mississippi
A full day of sightseeing and democratic advocacy! The best part is meeting people along the way, the readers from Today's Edition, the...
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Day 1: Today's Edition Road Trip Down the Mississippi !
Minneapolis to Dubuque! Such beauty. Here's a secret, though. We didn't make any detailed plans for our tour. We booked air flights, and...
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Art and Nature in Minneapolis!
The museum (MIA) was great fun...and impressive! Plus, a nice lunch! And then I was surprised by the Falls, because I didn't expect to...
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Our Journey Down the Mississippi Begins!
A very busy, very fun, very profitable day! Tomorrow we do it all over again!
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Las Vegas Bound!
First, let me tell you what we are doing on our road trip. In case you don't read my husband's newsletter (https://roberthubbell.substack...
Feb 18, 20243 min read


Repairing Cherished Ceramics
Here's Elza's info again: https://www.irestoreantiques.com You know, when fine china, or art quality porcelain is damaged, it generally...
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Congratulations Matt!
A few notes: An offer of a tenure line university professor position is a very rare thing. An offer of a tenure line university professor...
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Valentine's Tea with the Grands!
Won't you be my Valentine? Sending love your way today!
Feb 13, 20241 min read


VDay & Mardi Gras!
Decorating lifts my spirits! And I've got boxes for each holiday, so it's almost free! (I do sometimes pick up a few decs along the...
Feb 12, 20241 min read


A Super Super Bowl!
The best part of our Super Bowl was having Paul as our guest. I think for the past few Super Bowls he's been the only guest we invited!...
Feb 11, 20241 min read


Travel Tog Shopping!
I think I figured it out. Here it is. I'm 67. I'm NOT Bloomingdale's target audience. I'm 67. Jean companies are not making jeans and do...
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Covid Reading List !
Let me just say at the outset here...I was an English literature major in college. I know what good literature is. BUT when you have...
Feb 7, 20241 min read


L.A. Storm Watch Update 2024
Still raining this evening but weathercasters predict a clear evening and a dry tomorrow. Thanks Mr. Hubbell for all your expertise!
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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