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Set a Table for Two at Tango Bistro in Calgary

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While dining out Lauren and I always make it a point to share our food. Whether it’s just the two of us, or a group of friends, we feel that family style dining is always a better way to try new things and bring variety to the meal. Well what do you do when you want to eat family style but there’s only two of you? What if you could enjoy a collection of small entrees designed for sharing that went beyond the typical Spanish styled tapas? Well that’s exactly what you’ll find at Tango Bistro in Calgary.

Tango Bistro Calgary

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Reflections from the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY

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Glass has been a major part of human history and has played a significant role in nearly every part of our daily lives. As one of the world wide leaders of glass manufacturing, Corning Inc. has a large campus dedicated to teaching the public about all things glass. The Corning Museum of Glass is located right in the heart of Corning, NY and is definitely worth a visit on your next trip through the Finger Lakes region of NY.

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Indian Echo Caverns Harrisburg – Journey to Another Universe

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As I looked at my surroundings there was only one thought that kept coursing thorough my mind. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had somehow fallen asleep and my dreams had transported me to some alternate universe where every 70’s sci-fi movie ever made had been filmed. I was surrounded by these strange shapes and colors everywhere I turned. It was surreal to think that I could feel this way simply by walking down a few steps and heading into the Indian Echo Caverns just outside of Harrisburg, PA.

Indian Echo Caverns

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Mine Your Own Business at The Atlas Coal Mine Drumheller, AB

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Tucked away in the sleepy little town of East Coulee, AB, right outside of Drumheller,  is a fantastic little gem of a place called the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site. Situated in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, the Atlas Coal Mine is a breathtaking view into Alberta history.

Acetylene miner's lamp
Acetylene miner’s lamp

Apparently before battery powered lights, coal miners went down underground with these flames strapped to their caps. Flames…in a coal mine!

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Stepping into the Mark Twain Study in Elmira, NY

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When I first heard that I was going to have the opportunity to visit the Mark Twain study I was less than enthused. You see, I’ve never been an avid reader of Classic American Literature. As a matter of fact, the only time I’ve ever read any of Twain’s books was when it was on assignment from school. Then I was reading it for later study and dissection rather than for enjoyment. Yet somehow, when I stepped into the tiny 8-sided room, I understood that there was something here for me. There was a lesson here for all of us who write and seek to inspire with our words. I understood why this room, now located on the campus of Elmira College, was such a powerful place. It’s a fine start to anyone’s journey through Mark Twain Country in Elmira, NY.

The Mark Twain Study at Elmira College

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