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Re: Day 3 Uploads

marionvermazen — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:38:55 -0000

It has taken me a while to create but here is my Portuguese video
https://youtu.be/7OgBVHIOT_w

Re: Uploads

marionvermazen — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:55:50 -0000

My first video attempt at European Portuguese!
http://youtu.be/bJJDpMjYq9c

Re: Should You Teach Your Kids German?

marionvermazen — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:12:11 -0000

Not everyone is in debt in the US. I know people who work their way through community college and public universities with no debt. But I agree German universities could be a very good idea. I wonder how hard it is to get in. Are there entrance exams? Another thing to remember is that you only have input to where or if your kids go to university. At that point it is their life. They have a mind of their own and they will decide. Of course teaching them other languages will give them many more choices:-)

Re: 9 Reasons You’re Hitting Language Learning Walls (& How to Break Through Them to Finally Become Fluent)

marionvermazen — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:41:54 -0000

I agree with Stéphane. This is the best guest post ever on Fi3M. My question is. What if your brick wall is that you only understand 50% to 60% of what you hear? And definitely miss understanding nuances?

Re: A Totally Incomplete Guide to Mexico City Street Food

marionvermazen — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:12:29 -0000

Christine, my husband and I are planning a week long mini vacation in DF next month. Last time we were there we agreed that 3 days wasn't nearly enough. It reminded me of Paris but I've never been to Madrid. Where did you stay and would you recommend it? Also did the street food ever make you sick?
Thanks, Marion

Re: 20 ways to stay safe and prevent theft while travelling

marionvermazen — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:09:18 -0000

Great post Benny! I'm an American and my husband and i love to travel
in Mexico. Universally when I mention this to Americans they say "But
what about the danger? My response is always - Oakland is more dangerous
that Mexico!

My daughter was walking from Bart to her house in Oakland about a year ago talking to me on her phone at 2 in the afternoon. Suddenly I heard a scream and the phone went dead. Someone
knocked her down and took the phone - Lesson learned - don't walk and
talk on your phone. Not only are you an easy target but you are also not
paying attention to what is going on around you. The police didn't have
someone available to take a report that time until 2am 12 hours later! They are too busy with violent crime in Oakland to worry about property crime.

A few months later our car was parked overnight on the street near her
house in a pretty good area of Oakland. We had taken everything out of
the car inside just to be safe but had overlooked the cell phone charger which was running from the plug to the console. Our window was smashed in but there was nothing to steal. Lesson learned don't leave a charger in plain sight in your car.

Re: The Resistance is Coming!

marionvermazen — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 01:09:04 -0000

Count me in!
My Duolingo user name is marionvermazen

I'm learning Spanish

I live in Reno, Nevada

I'd love to go to Sevilla, Spain!

Re: 33 Weeks

marionvermazen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:39:05 -0000

I love the pic! And I love your writing! Don't forget to update the location in your bio

Re: Ditch the Shoebox; Keep it Together with Evernote

marionvermazen — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:09:49 -0000

Is the discount good if I go into a tax office to have my taxes done?

Re: Are you problem minded or solution minded? My 1.5 month level of Chinese [video]

marionvermazen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:59:00 -0000

I'm loving following along. I'm glad you left the negative comment and your response in. It is hard to really believe that people can be like that. When you avoid negative people little reminders of why are probably useful? One question... How do you turn on subtitles on YouTube? Just point me in the right direction...... Keep on keeping on!

Re: 25 Speed Dates in Dutch

marionvermazen — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:25:56 -0000

Benny, I really like all the specifics in this post. They make it very interesting. As an aside.... My daughter is getting married this summer to a guy she met speed dating :-) Thanks for a great and very motivating post!

Re: Two great snow-shoe hikes not far from Reno

marionvermazen — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:24:46 -0000

Chickadee Ridge N39 17.491 W119 54.918

Re: Buh Bye Newfoundland

marionvermazen — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:50:27 -0000

My theory on why you don't see as many US citizens in Canada as I remember in the past is that the $400 to buy passports for a family of 4 is a deal breaker for a lot of people. When we were in Glacier last year I'm sure there were people who decided not to see the Canadian part of the park because of the cost and hassle of getting a passport

Re: The Opposite of Travel

marionvermazen — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:21:00 -0000

Gary, I'm glad to hear your dad is doing better.
It is interesting how when I consider a site's author an online friend then I follow personal stuff more closely than I follow the general stuff. The author of http://timegoesby.net a site about aging just moved and I find I am interested in how the move is going. And to be an online 'friend' it doesn't even require you to know who I am. Weird! I have always believed that a real voice is important to a blog and I guess this is an example of why realness is important. I empathize with you and hope everything works out.
Take care,
Marion

Re: Thoughts on the Second Career

marionvermazen — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:20:11 -0000

I can't tell you haw wonderful it is to no longer be living in a megalopolis You won't miss Silicon Valley.

Re: Opinion: Doctors and their offices are stuck in the 20th century

marionvermazen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:13:57 -0000

Laurel, I so completely agree. I used to be against HMOs but after experiencing Kaiser in the SF Bay Area I can understand why they cost less. Everything is electronic, you never have to fill out paper forms, Lab orders go directly to the lab not through you on paper. Perscriptions go directly to the pharmacy and of course they are non profit. I sure wish Kaiser was available in Reno.
Marion

Re: Why I Love Vegas

marionvermazen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:55:43 -0000

I'm with you it is a fascinating town. I like to think about the project management job building one of those casinos. The buildings are so complex and enormous.

Re: Getting the Get Up and Go

marionvermazen — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:53:28 -0000

Sounds wonderful!! My then husband and I did the trip 15 years ago. Think about adding Valdez, Think about adding Valdez, Skagway and Dawson City to your itinerary. I remember them as wonderful.
.-= Marion Vermazen&#180s last blog ..What do I blog about? =-.

Re: Tuolumne to Agnew Meadows, Day 1: Lyell Canyon

marionvermazen — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:40:54 -0000

Great Pictures!!

Re: Calling all romantics

marionvermazen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:12:06 -0000

I've only snow showed there not hiked but Matrimony Ridge seems like it would be a great place. http://marionvermazen.blogs...
I believe it got it's name because people get married under the tree in this picture
http://marionvermazen.blogs...

Re: some more thoughts on weight…

marionvermazen — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:03:51 -0000

Chuq, I am really rooting for you. Do you think there is anything other people can do that is encouraging and helpful? Obviously you are on top of this and may not need or want kibitzing. It is a very personal thing.

Re: Feeds back to feedburner

marionvermazen — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:09:19 -0000

Where is your blog hosted? I think I've asked before but I can't remember.. I am thinking about moving off of Typepad to Wordpress

Re: And the answer to the question isâ€¦.

marionvermazen — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:55:17 -0000

Very exciting! They are lucky to have you!! Are you keeping your iPhone?

Re: Geotagging photos on the Mac

marionvermazen — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:33:33 -0000

Thank you. I've always wondered and now I can cross that I wonder how........... off my list. Happy Sunday

Re: Santa Clara County Salt Ponds and Bay Area birding

marionvermazen — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:08:26 -0000

How do your geotag them? Is it by dragging them to the map in Flickr or do you have a more automatic or precise way to do it? I've thought of using waypoints on my GPS and manually entering them but i'm wondering if I am making it too hard.