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A woman smiles in front of a colorful KOODZÁ Cirque du Soleil banner. The vibrant background displays artistic patterns.
A woman smiles in front of a colorful KOODZÁ Cirque du Soleil banner. The vibrant background displays artistic patterns.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

January 24, 2009
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EDMONDS, WA :: Happy Birthday to me! As a gift to myself, I added a new camera body to my kit: The Canon EOS 5D Mark II. It’s a major upgrade from the remarkable Rebel XT...

Misc
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Tabby cat with pink paw pads cleaning itself in snow. Close-up of fluffy fur while winter grooming.
Tabby cat with pink paw pads cleaning itself in snow. Close-up of fluffy fur while winter grooming.

Kitty Kennel

December 21, 2008
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EDMONDS, WA :: Last summer I built a kennel for Mance and Sage, allowing them to safely and conveniently enjoy a little bit of the outside world. I’m just now posting it on...

Projects
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A group of engaged children looking up at colorful balloons against a lush green backdrop.
A group of engaged children looking up at colorful balloons against a lush green backdrop.

unBELIZEable!

December 5, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 12 :: BELIZE :: Here’s a recap of our unbelievable vacation through Florida, Guatemala and Belize. It literally required a few months of research...

Travel
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A couple walks along a shaded trail under a large rock overhang in the Grand Canyon.
A couple walks along a shaded trail under a large rock overhang in the Grand Canyon.

Mexico Rocks

December 4, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 11 :: BELIZE BARRIER REEF, BELIZE :: Mexico Rocks is the name given to a popular snorkeling destination along the Belize Barrier Reef located just a...

Travel
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A live concert featuring musicians on stage with a large screen displaying animated visuals. The crowd is engaged, capturing the moment on their devices.
A live concert featuring musicians on stage with a large screen displaying animated visuals. The crowd is engaged, capturing the moment on their devices.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

December 3, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 10 :: BELIZE BARRIER REEF, BELIZE :: Hol Chan means “little channel” in Mayan. It describes a unique and relatively narrow cut in the Belize...

Travel
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A brightly lit Cirque du Soleil sign with a festive holiday wreath above it. The setting suggests an evening performance during the holiday season.
A brightly lit Cirque du Soleil sign with a festive holiday wreath above it. The setting suggests an evening performance during the holiday season.

San Pedro

December 2, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 9 :: SAN PEDRO, AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE :: We were sad to leave our cottage at Chaa Creek, but we knew there would be more exciting adventure and stunning...

Travel
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A stunning two-story beachfront villa surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery, featuring vibrant red and green accents on its wooden exterior.
A stunning two-story beachfront villa surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery, featuring vibrant red and green accents on its wooden exterior.

Belize Legacy Beach Resort

December 2, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 9 :: AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE :: From a dock in San Pedro, we took a 15 minute boat ride to the Belize Legacy Beach Resort, our beachside base for our...

Travel
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A close-up of a vivid blue butterfly perched on a mesh screen, showcasing its detailed wing patterns.
A close-up of a vivid blue butterfly perched on a mesh screen, showcasing its detailed wing patterns.

Belizean Butterflies

December 1, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 8 :: CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE :: The itinerary for our last full day on the mainland was reserved for relaxation and soaking in the scenery of our jungle...

Travel
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A skull illuminated by a warm light against a dark background.
A skull illuminated by a warm light against a dark background.

Actun Tunichil Muknal

November 30, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 7 :: TAPIR MOUNTAIN NATURE RESERVE, CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE :: Actun Tunichil Muknal is a Mayan term that I love to chant. It just sounds cool when I raise...

HikesTravel
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A crocodile rests near a cave entrance surrounded by lush greenery and calm water.
A crocodile rests near a cave entrance surrounded by lush greenery and calm water.

Barton Creek Cave

November 29, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 6 :: CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE :: The Maya believed that caves were very sacred places. They were the birthplace of gods and the human race, and were...

Travel
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A street view of the Casa Blanca hotel with vintage Coca-Cola signage.
A street view of the Casa Blanca hotel with vintage Coca-Cola signage.

San Ignacio

November 29, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 6 :: SAN IGNACIO, CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE :: San Ignacio is Belize’s westernmost town, located just twelve miles from the Guatemalan border. More...

Travel
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Hikers walking beneath a large, orange rock overhang in the desert. The group is cast in shadow while the canyon below is bathed in sunlight.
Hikers walking beneath a large, orange rock overhang in the desert. The group is cast in shadow while the canyon below is bathed in sunlight.

Tikal

November 28, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 5 :: TIKAL NATIONAL PARK, PETEN DEPARTMENT, GUATEMALA :: Today we visited the magnificent ruins at Tikal, the largest city of the ancient Mayan...

Travel
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Jungle Zip-Line

November 28, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 5 :: TIKAL NATIONAL PARK, PETEN DEPARTMENT, GUATEMALA :: On our way back to Belize from Tikal, we stopped at Canopy Tours just outside the gates of the...

Travel
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Kristie sits outside a cafe writing in a notebook while enjoying coffee.
Kristie sits outside a cafe writing in a notebook while enjoying coffee.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek

November 27, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 4 :: CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE :: Like most travelers to Belize, we planned a surf and turf itinerary, splitting our time between the mainland and the cayes....

Travel
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A lovely house with a green lawn and tall trees, nestled in the Pacific Northwest. Perfectly capturing the serene lifestyle of John and Kristie.
A lovely house with a green lawn and tall trees, nestled in the Pacific Northwest. Perfectly capturing the serene lifestyle of John and Kristie.

The Belize Zoo

November 27, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 4 :: BELIZE DISTRICT, BELIZE :: On Thanksgiving morning, Kristie and I arrived in Belize, a tiny Central American country bordered by Mexico, Guatemala,...

Travel
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A scenic view of the Elizabeth Tower and the Houses of Parliament in London during a beautiful spring day.
A scenic view of the Elizabeth Tower and the Houses of Parliament in London during a beautiful spring day.

South Beach

November 26, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 3 :: MIAMI, FL :: The drive from Orlando to Miami was easy and took just a little over three hours, thanks to the Florida Turnpike (and perhaps the...

Travel
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A wooden boardwalk curves gracefully through vast, textured red sandstone formations under a serene sky.
A wooden boardwalk curves gracefully through vast, textured red sandstone formations under a serene sky.

Madonna

November 26, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 3 :: MIAMI, FL :: A couple years ago, we happened to catch the NBC broadcast of Madonna’s Confessions tour at Wembley Stadium and thought it was a...

ShowsTravel
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Kristie stands smiling in front of the vibrant Koozà Cirque du Soleil sign.
Kristie stands smiling in front of the vibrant Koozà Cirque du Soleil sign.

Animal Kingdom

November 25, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 2 :: ORLANDO, FL :: Our purpose for visiting Orlando was to see La Nouba, although the show wasn’t until later at night. This presented us with the...

Travel
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A brightly lit blue neon sign for Cirque du Soleil stands against a dark night sky with a festive wreath hanging above it.
A brightly lit blue neon sign for Cirque du Soleil stands against a dark night sky with a festive wreath hanging above it.

Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba

November 25, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 2 :: ORLANDO, FL :: Kristie and I love Cirque du Soleil, and we’re willing to travel across the country (and someday around the world) to see every...

ShowsTravel
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A colorful two-story wooden house with green trim and red accents, surrounded by lush palm trees and tropical foliage. The serene setting evokes a sense of relaxation and adventure in the Pacific Northwest.
A colorful two-story wooden house with green trim and red accents, surrounded by lush palm trees and tropical foliage. The serene setting evokes a sense of relaxation and adventure in the Pacific Northwest.

Grand Cypress Resort

November 24, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 1 :: ORLANDO, FL :: So begins our much anticipated, two-week trip to the jungles and beaches of Belize! To kick things off, we traveled through Florida...

Travel
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A group of people hiking under a large rock overhang in a canyon, with green trees visible in the background.
A group of people hiking under a large rock overhang in a canyon, with green trees visible in the background.

London

November 19, 2008
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM :: Until now, my business trips have been confined to Canada, Mexico and the United States, where most of our market exists. We have implementations all...

Travel
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A band performs on a well-lit stage during a live concert. The crowd in front raises their phones to capture the moment.
A band performs on a well-lit stage during a live concert. The crowd in front raises their phones to capture the moment.

The Slot

October 24, 2008
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ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK, CA :: After exploring the Calcite Mine area, I only had a couple hours to check out another nearby canyon, “The Slot”. I nearly decided...

HikesTravel
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A street view of Casa Blanca with a Coca-Cola sign hanging above.
A street view of Casa Blanca with a Coca-Cola sign hanging above.

Calcite Mine

October 24, 2008
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ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK, CA :: I love slots. Slot canyons, that is. While Kristie was attending her conference today, I was excited to check out two popular slot canyon...

HikesTravel
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The Midway Museum, featuring a historic aircraft carrier with its distinctive superstructure and flags flying high.
The Midway Museum, featuring a historic aircraft carrier with its distinctive superstructure and flags flying high.

USS Midway

October 23, 2008
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THE MIDWAY MUSEUM, SAN DIEGO, CA :: After walking around Balboa Park, I drove to downtown San Diego’s waterfront where the USS Midway is docked. The aircraft carrier was...

Travel
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A historic château perched on a hill with a sunset backdrop and lush greenery
A historic château perched on a hill with a sunset backdrop and lush greenery

The Neurosciences Institute

October 23, 2008
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LA JOLLA, CA :: Kristie is really into the human brain. As an educational therapist, her work and professional development require her to read through volumes of books and...

Travel
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Children holding plush toys at a carnival ride, with carousel lights in the background.
A striking scene of a burning car with intense flames and dark smoke rising from a green shoreline.
A woman smiles while holding a child in a tiger costume at an outdoor Halloween event. The background shows autumn trees and a festive crowd.
Two young dancers in matching sequined costumes waving from a home staircase.
A dynamic scene from the Tamasha show, showcasing performers in traditional attire playing large drums under colorful stage lighting.
A smiling child peeks through a sea of bubbles in a warm bath. Fun and cozy moment captured at home.
A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.
Yellow and blue striped circus tent top. Metal flag on top of the tent.
A family enjoys a day at an amusement park, watching the rides and attractions from a wooden stand.
A family takes a selfie together in front of a waterfall and lush greenery. The group is smiling and enjoying their time outdoors.
Close-up of a family of three sitting on a carpet, with the central figure wearing a vibrant red shirt. Background features household decor and plants.
Two young girls mixing ingredients in a white bowl at a kitchen sink. A close-up of hands holding a whisk.
A breathtaking view of a granite monolith with rugged textures under a sepia-toned sky.
Two young children play with handmade dolls and stuffed animals in a green-themed room.
Vibrant green and pink aurora lights dance in the night sky above a silhouetted forest. Faint star trails add to the dynamic celestial scene.
Two children hold bee and ladybug shaped umbrellas while standing on a ground covered in yellow autumn leaves.
A live concert stage performance featuring a band playing guitars and surrounded by an energetic audience recording the show.
A surrealistic view of a curved interior space with arched windows and sunlight streaming in, creating patterns on the textured floor.
Colorful mural on the exterior of STRAAT Museum in Toronto. Street art and graffiti adorn the building's facade.
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