August 2019 archive

It’s World Photo Day Again

  Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our last trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures.  Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way!  I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …

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Scotland’s Summer Bank Holiday

Last year we’re in Scotland on August 28, so wen’t were affected by the August Bank Holiday.  This year’s holiday is on Monday, August 5. The August Bank Holiday was instituted by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 to give bankers a day off so they could participate in cricket matches. Since then, however, its …

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