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The Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba: A rich history postally and otherwise

In mid June, 1990, I stepped aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba for the first time. She was (is) a medium endurance cutter based in Boston.

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August 13, 2023 by Clay Stamp Collecting 0

A few thoughts about teacher economics

A question was raised on Twitter about teacher economics: How much per year do you spend on classroom supplies and the like as a teacher?

There’s an essential point in this, and it is one that I want to make carefully.

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July 21, 2023 by Clay Education 0

I stopped worrying and grew to love the Scott International

For years, the Scott International “Big Blue” was not on my radar. As a young collector in the late 1970s, I had everything I needed. Hinges. Approvals from H.E. Harris and Company. One stock book. The Harris Statesman album.

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July 20, 2023 by Clay Stamp Collecting 0

Postal History of the RCS Steamer Pawtucket

One of the most short-lived items in my collection, The US Revenue Steamer Pawtucket was launched in 1863 and was sold in 1867,

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July 13, 2023 by Clay Postal History 0

We need something better for alternative teaching licenses

I’m a second-career teacher. I’ve never regretted my decision, but I remember quite well one particular day. Day one.

I walked into a classroom for the very first time.

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July 10, 2023 by Clay Education 0
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Philatelic sites and links I enjoy

American Philatelic Society

Stamp Community Forum

Haiti Philatelic Society

The Big Blue Blog

Stamp Smarter

Digital Philatelist

Punk Philatelist

Exploring Stamps

Linn’s Stamp News

 

 

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