Tag Archives: summer vacation

The Summer I Got Head…

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Ok, if the title grabbed your attention, because you thought I was going out on a limb and sharing salacious details about myself— Sorry.  Not the “head” you were expecting, but a memorable summer nonetheless. This post is part of … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Middle Man

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Note:  Strong sarcasm ahead. It is bred in me, and having just returned from the Boston area, where I grew up, it is on high gear right now. Also, while my kids have forbidden me to post their pictures or … Continue reading →

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Is it just me, or does this weather make me look bitchy?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

WARNING: Unsafe conditions for my offspring or spouse. Best to seek other reading material. Ok, so we live in the Pacific NW, and yes, I would much rather have this totally erratic; gray for two days; blustery at times (blowing … Continue reading →

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This tale ends with a stinky boy

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

WARNING: not suitable for spouses or offspring.  You have been warned. It’s hard to really express what the past couple of days has been like without potentially hurting feelings. However, as I’ve said: it’s my blog. It’s not that I … Continue reading →

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On the road with Siyona Yona and Dawn

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Well, THIS was the longest day yet!  As agreed, I picked up my road buddy, Russ (AKA: Siyona Yona- Hello Bear, in Cherokee) as promised at 9:30 AM, and just got in at 9:30 PM.  I stopped at the bakery … Continue reading →

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When I’m wrong… it’s rare.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Ok, when I’m wrong, I’ll post a retraction. It’s rare, but here goes… the biker dudes I met at Alpine Motel, are nice guys from NY.  Upstate NY.  Don’t like the Red Sox, but I can forgive that… if you’re … Continue reading →

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Sex and flyfishing, bad parents and bikers. Not that they’re connected…

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Warning:   May not be appropriate for the sexually squeamish, my children, spouse, or those who like to gossip. Ok, I’ll say it: I’m seeing a lot of very sexy fly fishermen. Yea, Brad Pitt made it look good in … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous combustion

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I arrived tonight in West Yellowstone, at the far west side of the park. It was another glorious day of rambling, exploring the world around me and my thoughts. The endless beauty of this place blows my mind. Today, as … Continue reading →

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