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Carmine Coco De Young

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Carmine Coco De Young
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Happy Valentine’s Day to Our Military and Veterans

Several days ago, I realized that our 20-foot flagpole was frozen, and I could not get the flag down in inclement weather.  Yesterday, with camera in hand, I stood at our second-story window watching 20 inches of snow coming down … Continue reading →

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
Posted in daughter, family, holidays, veterans

Happy Valentine’s Day to All!

Three hours of rolling dough, 70+ raviolis later, and holding to an almost 40-year tradition in the De Young home, this is dinner tonight. … Continue reading →

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 18, 2015
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The Coco Dance

Anyone who knows me knows that I typically jump in with both feet.  While visiting the Fond Doux Holiday Plantation in St. Lucia I saw this young man climb into a huge metal pot and start dancing a fast step … Continue reading →

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
Posted in vacations

2014 To Do

No resolutions for me!  I make a to do list based on what I learned, what I want to remember, and what I need to put behind me from the year before.  To do in 2014 is to stretch my … Continue reading →

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
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Happy Thanksgiving

During this beautiful season, I wish to thank you, my readers of all ages, particularly those who assist in bringing my stories to life. … Continue reading →

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
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Six of the Many Reasons for My Moniker, “Connecticut Tootsie”

In a recent survey of dipping tootsie toes in Mother Earth’s waters, my personal list included the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.  As for the Arctic Ocean…perhaps I’ll wait. … Continue reading →

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
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Dinosaurs in New York City

My family and I recently visited the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.  This dinosaur was quite polite. He asked, “Excuse me, would you happen to have the time?”  It was 3:30 PM, to which he said, … Continue reading →

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
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Back “Home” in Johnstown

My family and I consider Johnstown, Pennsylvania a second home.  While there in June, we visited the Steepest Vehicular Inclined Plane in the World.  A vehicle can be driven onto the large car and ride down the inclined plane with … Continue reading →

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Carmine Coco De YoungSeptember 15, 2015
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A Great Year

I wish to thank the many educators, librarians, and happy readers that I have heard from this school year.  It has been a true pleasure to work with you, visit your schools, and read your letters.  Have a great summer, … Continue reading →

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
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Colors of Thailand

Travel in Thailand is a colorful event. The cabs come in a variety of colors. While in Bangkok, I chose a different colored cab every day. … Continue reading →

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 17, 2015
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