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Is This Thing Pandemic Hard or Moving to Bozeman, Montana with Six Kids Hard?

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A Menu, a Few Southern Delicacies, and a Flood of Memories

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Bridgerton: A Sticky-Sweet Break from Pandemic Life

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A Frank Postmortem: It’s Not Him, It’s Me

Frank Randall is the marmite of the Outlander world; you either love him or hate him. At the end of the third season I put my loathing of him into words.

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022November 14, 20202 Comments on A Frank Postmortem: It’s Not Him, It’s Me
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Outlander Sanctuaries: The Sacred Spaces of James Fraser

If you’re Jamie Fraser you occasionally need a respite from the rough and tumble world of Jacobite outlaws and sedition. Where does a highland warrior take refuge? These are my favorites; the sacred spaces of James Fraser.

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022October 9, 20202 Comments on Outlander Sanctuaries: The Sacred Spaces of James Fraser
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Softball, a Pickle, and a Lesson in Perseverance

My daughter Kaitlyn is playing on a travel softball team this summer. It is her first foray into travel sports and let’s just say that the season has been less than spectacular. The team has won a few games, but …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022August 9, 2020
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The Sun Shines Bright: A Reflection on My Old Kentucky Home

I wrote this two years ago on the day of the Kentucky Derby. The derby was supposed to be run today but it has been rescheduled for September; the first postponement since World War II. What better time then, to …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022May 2, 2020
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Ten Reasons Why JAMMF Could Never Be Your Real World Dream Guy

That book boyfried or television show crush might seem perfect, but if he materialized in your living room, you might think twice about his suitability as a partner. This is why the fictional James Fraser might not make a real-world …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022May 1, 20203 Comments on Ten Reasons Why JAMMF Could Never Be Your Real World Dream Guy
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Now is the Perfect Time to Binge Outlander

Today is an anniversary of sorts. I fell down the Outlander rabbit hole four years ago today. If you’ve been wondering if you should join me, here’s my best effort at convincing you that now is the perfect time to …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022April 14, 20202 Comments on Now is the Perfect Time to Binge Outlander
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LIFE AFTER OUTLANDER: A GUIDE FOR NEW WATCHERS

This post, in its original format, was published at Outlandercast.com on May 22, 2019 to celebrate the Netflix availability of the first two seasons of Outlander. While the post is nearly one year old, my message is the same. Please …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022April 12, 20203 Comments on LIFE AFTER OUTLANDER: A GUIDE FOR NEW WATCHERS
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A Good Friday Contemplation on Life Through Death

It’s Good Friday. The day that Jesus was tried, convicted, beaten, and nailed to a cross to die sounds anything but good. I guess perspective is important. For believers, it is the day that began a series of events that …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022April 10, 20201 Comment on A Good Friday Contemplation on Life Through Death
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Outlander Life Lessons: Anxiety Edition

If you are alive right now, you know something about COVID-19. You know somebody who is fighting it, someone who has been exposed to it, someone who is fearful of it, someone you are fearful for, or someone who is …

by Nikki Gastineauupdated on January 2, 2022March 15, 202014 Comments on Outlander Life Lessons: Anxiety Edition
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Outlander Life Lessons: Season 4

When I’m not reading or watching Outlander one of my favorite things to do is think about the beautiful life lessons tucked neatly inside all those tales of love and adventure. These are my favorite lessons from Season 4 of …

by sassynikupdated on January 2, 2022March 14, 20201 Comment on Outlander Life Lessons: Season 4

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