Monthly Archives: July 2013

Is Russia really a better place for Edward Snowden?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by tgilson

  Edward Snowden has to live in Russia for some unforeseen amount of time.  Poor Snowden.  He left the United States because he didn’t like a few programs aimed at terrorists, catching terrorists, or finding terrorists cells.  The programs, whether … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave? Find good food in a cool place

Posted on July 20, 2013 by tgilson

In the oppressive heat and humidity, one has to find amusement to take the mind off the misery of a D.C. summer.  So this week, we found three fun activities: eating, drinking, and watching a great show. We started the … Continue reading →

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Unplug: How West ‘By God’ Virginia helped me (proudly) admit an addiction

Posted on July 13, 2013 by tgilson

I never realized that I had become a technology junkie until last weekend. For the long Independence Day holiday, I went to see friends in almost West, BY God, Virginia.  (It actually is on the Virginia side but close enough … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Unrest: Revolutions are never pretty

Posted on July 6, 2013 by tgilson

As many of you know, I have a special place in my heart for Egypt.  We lived there for many years,and our daughter was born there.  I loved the people, the shopping, the challenge of understanding a completely different culture … Continue reading →

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