Monthly Archives: August 2015

Wackiness on parade, and the community’s spirit

Apology: So, you’re thinking, why has it taken a whole week just to post something about Daglan’s parade on Sunday, August 23 ? I do apologize, but my excuse is that I had severe technological problems: I simply could not … Continue reading

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Wackiness on parade: A first look

One of the more interesting characteristics of the Greater Daglan Area is an abundance, so to speak, of young and middle-aged men who enjoy wobbling around in drag while wearing high heels. Never is this more apparent (at least publicly) … Continue reading

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Another banner year for the village

Several days ago, the banners began going up. They were installed in just about every corner of Daglan, on just about all the street lamps and other available poles. Yes, it’s that time of the year again, when our village … Continue reading

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