Category Archives: On the road

Farewell to New York City

Thinking she had a morning flight home this today (well, she did until it got canceled two minutes after her arrival at JFK), the Dawn Jogger was up early enough to watch the sun come up. She is sad to … Continue reading

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Photo op at the Met that says it all

The temperature turned cooler today, and with the Met just blocks away from where she stays in New York, it was a good day to visit some old friends (the Impressionists galleries) and see a special exhibit that featured the … Continue reading

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Two great NYC holiday treats tourists may overlook

Tourists come to NYC and like lemmings, amass at Rockefeller Center, clogging Fifth Ave. The Saks windows and other storefront displays are also the draw. But far fewer seem to find their way to two other NYC holiday gems. The … Continue reading

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Good Feast of the Immaculate Conception however you slice it

The Dawn Jogger happens to be born on the feast of the Immaculate Conception and happens to be celebrating her birthday in New York City. Her wish was to do a celebratory lunch at one of her longtime favorite restaurants, … Continue reading

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In love with the Park even on a rainy day

The Dawn Jogger waited until shortly before noon to head out into Central Park today, hoping the rain would pass. But it just kept coming (and going and has continued to come and go). The net was a Park almost … Continue reading

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Irish invade the Farm

It was hours before game time but the Irish were already staking out their territory in the parking lots around Stanford Stadium in advance of this afternoon’s game against the Cardinal. On a route that took her from the far … Continue reading

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Bye to Britain with breakfast for three

One of the things the male Dawn Jogger introduced the female DJ to on their honeymoon in 1981 was the English breakfast. This was even though he most remembered cold spaghetti from his days at Taunton School in Somerset. So, … Continue reading

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Walking in the Kent countryside on a mild October day

The rolling hills and fields around Watermill House in Benenden, Kent, England have always been a favorite of the Dawn Joggers. It’s here the male DJ came as a teenager to visit the Barkers, who had taken him under their … Continue reading

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Taize in the morning, Kent in the evening

The Dawn Jogger is running a bit on fumes given that it’s almost 11:00 pm here at Watermill House (photos tomorrow) in Benenden, Kent, UK, the last stop on her journey. The House’s importance to the male DJ’s life also … Continue reading

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Gathering on the first anniversary – c’est bon!

The Dawn Jogger is certain the celebration of the male DJ’s life began in reality when she first set foot in London a few days ago, but it has certainly accelerated since her arrival with friend Kent in Ameungy/Taize yesterday. … Continue reading

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