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OUR VISIT TO SCOTLAND AND IRELAND

By Madeline Miller Lindenheim
MADELINE MILLER LINDENHEIM
MADELINE MILLER LINDENHEIM

This past summer , my husband Victor and I toured Scotland and Ireland . The scenery was spectacular - - as expected . Emerald pastures , populated with sheep , cows and horses ; azure lakes ; ancient castles , churches and abbeys ; charming harbors , seaside towns and villages were encountered and explored . We discovered that the most compelling reason of all to visit is the people . Their kindness , warmth , humor and passion for life was felt and experienced everywhere we went - - on the streets , in the pubs , museums , restaurants , hotels , and shops .

Madeline Miller Lindenheim , originally from the Bronx , New York , has lived in California for 20 years , 12 of those years in Santa Clarita .
As an actress and a member of Actors ’ Equity and Screen Actors Guild , Madeline has performed in New York on Broadway , off-Broadway , as well as in regional theatres around the country , in addition to television and movie projects . In recent years , she taught acting and musical theatre as an adjunct professor at College of the Canyons .
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For many years , Madeline also served as a consultant to corporate and government clients , helping their managers and staff hone communications and presentation skills . She is now pursuing her love of photography .
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PORTREE , ISLE OF SKYE , SCOTLAND