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Texas heat wave is taking its toll on the birds and the bees

August 11, 2011
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This summer has officially become too hot for me to handle. Don’t get me wrong, I love it when it’s hot…but this? You have got to be kidding me! This god awful heat wave began as an unassuming, ‘normal’ Texas summer, only to become a scorching hot drought. The last time I can remember it [...]

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Central Texas Airshow

May 15, 2011
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The Central Texas airshow was different from the last air show I attended during the hydroplane races in Washington. The air show is held in Temple, TX and this year was its 25th anniversary. There were many static displays, which allowed you to get a feel for the inside of many of the planes that [...]

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Haunted Hotel in Texas

April 26, 2011
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One of my favorite places to stay is a haunted hotel in Texas. The Menger Hotel, in downtown San Antonio, is not only conveniently located next to the Alamo and the much traveled Riverwalk, it is also known for the ghostly apparitions that haunts its hallways. Originally built in 1859, the Menger has been a [...]

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Inner Space Cavern

March 21, 2011
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After six months back in good Ole Texas, we finally had a chance to venture out. Visiting the Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown, was our first stop. This limestone cavern was discovered in 1963 by the highway department while taking core samples of bedrock in preparation for the construction of I-35, and spans to San [...]

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Road Trip

September 29, 2009
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Sometimes a road trip is just what is needed to restore balance and calmness in our otherwise busy and stressful lives. My favorite road trips are spontaneous ventures with no destination planned. You hit the road, and let it take ya where you end up. I particularly enjoy a mountainous road trip. The wilderness always [...]

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Mount Rainier

August 5, 2009
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I was returning home when I came across what I thought was a perfect spot to capture Mount Rainier digitally. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I thought I would put that to the test…so to speak. When I look at this particular picture, the feelings of steadfast and enduring come [...]

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Hydroplane Races

July 28, 2009
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I arrived in Washington just in time to enjoy the Hydroplane Racing from July 24 through the 26th. Along with a couple thousand other people, lining the shores of the Columbia River. Every year for the last 43, the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick, Washington has been the site for Unlimited Hydroplane Racing and [...]

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Air Show

July 27, 2009
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The following pictures were taken during the air show for the Columbia Cup Hydroplane Races in Kennewick/Pasco, WA. Here is a three shot sequence of a F-16 Falcon and a P-51 Mustang crossing paths. 1. Both the F-16 and the P-51 are single seat fighters. 2. Both the F-16 and the P-51 are single engine [...]

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Art Festival

July 27, 2009
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The Allied Arts Association’s Art in the Park was held July 24 and 25 under the shade trees in Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA. With more than 200 artists attending from all over the country, I decided to head on out and check it out for myself. The first thing that caught my attention [...]

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On The Road Again

July 23, 2009
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Well, I spent 22 days in Austin, nothing I did really “felt” right. I mean, spending time with my little sister, her husband, and of course, her darlin’ little rugrats was just what I needed after what had happened after returning from overseas. In the end, however, I couldn’t help but feel incomplete, there was [...]

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Denver Airport

July 23, 2009
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I arrived at the Denver airport for my connecting flight to Washington after a brief 2 hour flight. Unfortunately, I had a 4 hour lay over! I smoke, so naturally I made my way outside of baggage claim, knowing that I would have to endure another security check, just to be able to get my [...]

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The Lounge

July 23, 2009
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As Penny and I finished our conversation, I headed back to the security checkpoint. What a hassle these have become, but out of necessity. I made it through fine, but now I have to put my belt on, my boots, my hat, put the laptop into its case,…it goes on and on. Finally, I’m through! [...]

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Are There Any Cowgirls In Germany

July 12, 2009
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While in Germany, I made it my mission to find horses, cowboys, and cowgirls. Did I find any? Well, kinda sorta. I was surprised at the number of people who actually had horses in Germany. Would I call em cowboys or cowgirls? They didn’t look the part, watching people at their stalls in flip flops. [...]

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