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January 26, 2019

MELANOMA

January 26, 2019/ Val Marier
MELANOMA

The dreaded word hits home.

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January 26, 2019/ Val Marier/ 38 Comments
January 18, 2019

REMOTE-LY CHALLENGED

January 18, 2019/ Val Marier
REMOTE-LY CHALLENGED

It’s the most crucial and important device in our home….and a powder keg any time we watch television.

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January 11, 2019

COMMON COURTESY

January 11, 2019/ Val Marier
COMMON COURTESY

“Etiquette shows respect for those around you,” says SueAnn Brown, an etiquette instructor.

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December 23, 2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS

December 23, 2018/ Val Marier
MERRY CHRISTMAS

And a Happy New Year too!

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December 12, 2018

TAKE NOTE, LEE CHILD! CHECK THIS OUT, JOHN GRISHAM!

December 12, 2018/ Val Marier
TAKE NOTE, LEE CHILD!        CHECK THIS OUT, JOHN GRISHAM!

Bob Marier writes second murder mystery book.

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December 05, 2018

15,000 POINTS OF LIGHT

December 05, 2018/ Val Marier
15,000 POINTS OF LIGHT

The Kennebunks mourn the loss of George H. W. Bush— President,  Neighbor, Friend

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December 01, 2018

CHRISTMAS PRELUDE

December 01, 2018/ Val Marier
CHRISTMAS PRELUDE

The Kennebunks Celebrate the Beginning of the Yuletide Season 

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November 24, 2018

CIRCLES OF LIFE

November 24, 2018/ Val Marier
CIRCLES OF LIFE

Sixty years ago, my mother made a tablecloth that is now a treasured family heirloom. The BOSTON GLOBE Magazine has just published my essay about this tablecloth, and I’m honored and thrilled for that. And that is what this week’s blog is all about.

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November 21, 2018

THANKFUL WORDS

November 21, 2018/ Val Marier
THANKFUL WORDS

Hoping you all enjoy a happy and delicious Thanksgiving!

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November 17, 2018

THE GREEN BEAN BAKE

November 17, 2018/ Val Marier
THE GREEN BEAN BAKE

“Convenience with a touch of glamour,” states culinary historian Laura Shapiro about America’s favorite casserole.

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ABOUT VAL

Hello, I’m Val Marier …. a freelance journalist who lives in Wells, Maine. I’m a graduate of Skidmore College, a contented and happy wife, mother and grandmother who also enjoys knitting, golfing, traveling and reading. I try to bring my positive perspective on “life in my 70s” — whoops, now life in my ‘80s” — to my blog and hope you enjoy reading Wandering With Val.


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