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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close
On Friday, WordPress published their Weekly Photo Challenge: Close. The photos for the week should reflect proximity between people, places, or things. I’ve had a hectic week, and this is the first chance I’ve had to sit and think about … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations
Tagged blogging, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge: Close
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Travel Theme: Secret Places
Each week, our friend Ailsa at Wheresmybackpack posts a Travel Theme challenge to bloggers. This week’s topic is really interesting: Secret Places. She has challenged us to share spots others may not know about, that are special to us for … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues
Tagged Arlington National Cemetery, Boston, cemeteries, Edinburgh, memorials, Pearl Harbor, Philadelphia, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Travel
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Travelogue – Jolly Old London Town
It’s time for my mid-month travelogue post! I thought it would be fun, in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s 60th Jublilee celebration earlier this month (and the upcoming Olympics), to make this one about London. I had all four A.A. Milne children’s … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation, Travelogues
Tagged A A Milne, Buckingham Palace, England, family, Jubilee, lifestyle, London, London Eye, Memories, Olympics, photography, photos, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Travel, Westminster Abbey
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Travel Theme: Oceans
I’ve been neglecting my blog a little for the past week or so. As it happens, I’ve been staying with my mom (and my sister), to help out with a few things. This is one of those times when it’s clearly a … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues
Tagged Atlantic, beach, boardwalk, family, Jersey Shore, lifestyle, Memories, Oceans, Pacific, Parents, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Travel
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship
The new WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Friendship. There are all kinds of friendships. Some pop up at school or work, and last until our lives diverge. But the best friendships are the ones that stand the tests of time. … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged family, Friends, lifestyle, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship
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Travel Theme: Rhythm
The WheresMyBackpack? Travel Theme Challenge this week is Rhythm. Capturing a sense of sound and rhythm in photos is an interesting challenge. From our travels in the past few years, here are my rhythmic memories: 1) The drone of the … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged China, Hawaii, lifestyle, Oahu, Olympics, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Travel
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