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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

Tattoo – a corruption of a Dutch phrase commanding a pub to close for the night so the soldiers can be sent back to barracks. The word also was used to allude to military music practice and now refers to elaborate … Continue reading →

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Magpie update – August / September 2014

Posted on August 30, 2014 by

In many ways, summer is possibly my least favorite season. Sure, there is no snow to shovel and late sunsets mean more time to be out and about. But, especially in terms of travel, summer is when I’m most likely … Continue reading →

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