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A majestic bald eagle perched on a branch amidst leafless trees in a forested area. The bird's iconic white head and dark body stand out against the muted tones of the surrounding woods.
A majestic bald eagle perched on a branch amidst leafless trees in a forested area. The bird's iconic white head and dark body stand out against the muted tones of the surrounding woods.

Honolua & Napili Bay

September 8, 2007
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MAUI VACATION DAY 3 :: KAPALUA, HI :: The first half of today was dedicated to snorkeling. We went up north to Honolua Bay, moved south to Napili Bay, and then headed back towards...

Travel
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Eight individuals, including one wearing a Santa hat, gathered closely and smiling at the camera.
Eight individuals, including one wearing a Santa hat, gathered closely and smiling at the camera.

Lanai Dolphin Watch

September 7, 2007
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MAUI VACATION DAY 2 :: LANAI ISLAND, HI :: During our Trilogy trip, we hopped onboard a high speed raft to look for dolphins along Lānaʻi’s kona (southern) coast. The Blue...

Travel
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A serene sailboat floats near red hills under a pastel sky.
A serene sailboat floats near red hills under a pastel sky.

Trilogy Sail to Lanai

September 7, 2007
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MAUI VACATION DAY 2 :: LANAI ISLAND, HI :: Taking advantage of the three hour jet lag, we scheduled an early, sunrise sail with Trilogy Excursions from Lahaina Harbor to Lānaʻi...

Travel
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A bald eagle rests on a moss-covered branch in a dense forest. The bird’s white head contrasts with its dark brown body, surrounded by bare branches.
A bald eagle rests on a moss-covered branch in a dense forest. The bird’s white head contrasts with its dark brown body, surrounded by bare branches.

The Whaler on Kaanapali

September 6, 2007
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MAUI VACATION DAY 1 :: KAANAPALI, HI :: Kristie and I have been looking forward to this much deserved vacation – six incredible days on Maui to forget about work, relax, and...

Travel
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A serene beach scene featuring a coiled rope on the sand. In the background, sea stacks are silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky.
A serene beach scene featuring a coiled rope on the sand. In the background, sea stacks are silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky.

Point of Arches

August 26, 2007
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: Kristie and I enjoyed a weekend backpacking with our friends to Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches. Getting there requires a long, winding drive to...

Hikes
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A peaceful mountain vista with two wooden benches silhouetted against a backdrop of rolling hills, a river, and expansive blue sky. The clouds add a dramatic touch to the natural beauty.
A peaceful mountain vista with two wooden benches silhouetted against a backdrop of rolling hills, a river, and expansive blue sky. The clouds add a dramatic touch to the natural beauty.

Washington Business Week

August 5, 2007
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WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, BELLINGHAM, WA :: Kristie says, “I spent a week up in Bellingham on the Western Washington University campus as a Washington Business Week...

Events
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A bird perched on a branch, captured in silhouette against a cloudy sky.
A bird perched on a branch, captured in silhouette against a cloudy sky.

Blue Angels

August 4, 2007
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GENESEE PARK, SEATTLE, WA :: You gotta love the Blue Angels! I know some people don’t for various reasons, but even those who protest these magnificent machines of death...

Shows
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A stylized, tiered architectural structure with a pointed top, set against a clear blue sky.
A stylized, tiered architectural structure with a pointed top, set against a clear blue sky.

Daft Punk

July 29, 2007
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WAMU THEATER, SEATTLE, WA :: Last night, Daft Punk completely blew my mind. We arrived just in time to find a pair of seats centered about six rows back on the mezzanine. It was a...

Shows
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City skyline at dusk with a bridge and lights reflecting on water.
City skyline at dusk with a bridge and lights reflecting on water.

Vancouver, B.C.

July 21, 2007
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VANCOUVER, B.C.:: This weekend we visited Vancouver for a relaxing, fun and romantic getaway. My company was sending me to Sydney for a week, so we wanted to make the most of our...

Travel
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A blue whale model suspended from the ceiling in a museum with people watching below.
A blue whale model suspended from the ceiling in a museum with people watching below.

Plains of Abraham

July 5, 2007
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MT. ST. HELENS NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT, WA :: If you don’t mind winding, bumpy roads that border along steep cliffs, the drive to this trailhead on FR 99 is as enjoyable...

Hikes
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A tabby cat with striking green eyes peers curiously through lush green foliage.
A tabby cat with striking green eyes peers curiously through lush green foliage.

Walking the Cats

June 24, 2007
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EDMONDS, WA :: We love our cats. Unfortunately, this means they are fated to a life indoors. It’s just too dangerous in our area to let them roam outside. There are coyotes,...

Misc
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A panoramic view of a vast body of water surrounded by lush green forests and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. The foreground features a rugged rocky outcrop with patches of red lichen.
A panoramic view of a vast body of water surrounded by lush green forests and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. The foreground features a rugged rocky outcrop with patches of red lichen.

ARTOPIA

June 23, 2007
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GEORGETOWN, SEATTLE, WA :: Today, Kristie and I walked the streets of Georgetown for the very first time. The old industrial neighborhood hosted a festival of art, music, theater...

Events
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A scenic view of a rocky landscape under a dramatic cloudy sky with the sun shining through. Distant cars can be seen on a road amidst the rugged terrain.
A scenic view of a rocky landscape under a dramatic cloudy sky with the sun shining through. Distant cars can be seen on a road amidst the rugged terrain.

Fourth of July Creek

June 22, 2007
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WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: I enjoyed the first full day of summer in the mountains, hiking the Fourth of July Creek trail to Icicle Ridge and the site of an old fire...

Hikes
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A bustling street scene with people walking and sitting on benches under leafy trees. Overhead, decorative banners add to the charm.
A bustling street scene with people walking and sitting on benches under leafy trees. Overhead, decorative banners add to the charm.

The Police

June 7, 2007
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KEY ARENA, SEATTLE, WA :: Kristie and I initially didn’t have high expectations for The Police concert. We thought it would be a relatively quiet night, with us having a...

Shows
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A magician in a colorful outfit is performing a trick with a live rat. He is dressed in a vibrant jacket and a hat, holding a microphone, while a young assistant stands beside him.
A magician in a colorful outfit is performing a trick with a live rat. He is dressed in a vibrant jacket and a hat, holding a microphone, while a young assistant stands beside him.

Moscow Cats Theater

June 2, 2007
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SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA :: Kristie and I were looking forward to a show featuring a troupe of specially trained cats. The Moscow Cats Theater website says the...

Shows
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A serene image of traditional East Asian architecture, featuring ornate green-tiled roofs and intricate stone carvings.
A serene image of traditional East Asian architecture, featuring ornate green-tiled roofs and intricate stone carvings.

San Francisco Chinatown

May 28, 2007
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA :: After my hike up Yosemite’s Half Dome, I had an extra day to explore downtown San Francisco. I started with a dim sum lunch at Yank Sing. As I enjoyed a...

Travel
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A group of small birds stands on a rocky outcrop, with distant mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A group of small birds stands on a rocky outcrop, with distant mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

San Francisco

May 28, 2007
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA :: After wandering around Chinatown, I decided to visit a few other landmarks in San Francisco, including Coit Tower, The Palace of Fine Arts and The Golden Gate...

Travel
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A historical marker embedded in a large stone with American flags nearby.
A historical marker embedded in a large stone with American flags nearby.

Half Dome

May 27, 2007
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA :: I’ve wanted to visit Yosemite for a long time. I finally had an opportunity over Memorial Day weekend when a business trip placed me in the...

HikesTravel
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A cloud tower stands tall against a clear blue sky in this serene image.
A cloud tower stands tall against a clear blue sky in this serene image.

Flamingo

May 2, 2007
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CHICAGO, IL :: While viewing the beautiful city of Chicago from the Sears Tower Skydeck, I noticed a distinct, red object within a plaza 103 floors below me. I’m a big fan...

Travel
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John and Kristie pose near the famous Chicago Cloud Gate sculpture, with skyscrapers in the background. The couple embraces by the shiny metallic structure on a sunny day.
John and Kristie pose near the famous Chicago Cloud Gate sculpture, with skyscrapers in the background. The couple embraces by the shiny metallic structure on a sunny day.

Chicago

May 2, 2007
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CHICAGO, IL :: A recent business trip had me travelling through the Midwestern towns of Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati and Columbus. Of those, I found Louisville to be the...

Travel
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A breathtaking Pacific Northwest waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks into a tranquil river.
A breathtaking Pacific Northwest waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks into a tranquil river.

Boulder River

April 28, 2007
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BOULDER RIVER WILDERNESS, WA :: The Boulder River trail is a nearby favorite. As usual, it was wet and muddy, with many blowdowns to weave around, crawl under, or climb over. I...

Hikes
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A bright yellow tulip stands out among a field of blurred red tulips.
A bright yellow tulip stands out among a field of blurred red tulips.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

April 6, 2007
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LA CONNER, WA :: Kristie and I headed North after work on Friday to enjoy a nice walk through fields of blooming tulips on a rare, sunny and warm Spring evening. Actually, little...

Events
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A twilight view of St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans, with the Andrew Jackson statue and ornate planters silhouetted against a glowing sky as John & Kristie enjoy a romantic evening stroll.
A twilight view of St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans, with the Andrew Jackson statue and ornate planters silhouetted against a glowing sky as John & Kristie enjoy a romantic evening stroll.

The French Quarter

March 17, 2007
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NEW ORLEANS, LA :: A long business trip to New Orleans was both very productive and very fun! When I wasn’t conducting demonstrations, engaged in round tables, or spending...

Travel
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A majestic mountain peak covered in snow with golden sunlight illuminating its slopes. The sky is clear and blue, contrasting with the dark silhouetted forest below.
A majestic mountain peak covered in snow with golden sunlight illuminating its slopes. The sky is clear and blue, contrasting with the dark silhouetted forest below.

TAIKOPROJECT

March 15, 2007
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EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, EDMONDS, WA :: Kristie is a drum freak. She enjoys listening to all kinds of drums: steel drums, congas, bongos, tom-toms, hi-hats, snares, bass...

Shows
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A collage of silhouetted Joshua trees against a clear blue sky, capturing their unique branching patterns.
A collage of silhouetted Joshua trees against a clear blue sky, capturing their unique branching patterns.

Commonwealth Basin

January 1, 2007
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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: On this first day of 2007, Kristie and I enjoyed a snowshoe hike through Commonwealth Basin near Snoqualmie Pass. We had originally...

Hikes
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Historic half-timbered houses lined up along a riverfront with twin spires towering behind under a clear blue sky.
Two students walking down a wide sidewalk lined with mature trees, with a yellow school bus driving on the street behind them.
A young person with long red hair smiling, wearing a medal, and holding a certificate in front of a Washington State PTA backdrop.
A group of young athletes poses with a raccoon mascot in front of outdoor bleachers under a clear blue sky.
A serene beach scene in the Pacific Northwest at sunset, with waves rolling onto the shore. The sky is filled with pink and orange clouds.
A silhouette of a woman watching a dolphin swim in a blue aquatic exhibit.
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A woman smiles in front of colorful tulip fields. The scene includes vibrant yellow and orange tulips with farm buildings in the background.
Aerial view of a waterway winding through a rocky desert landscape, framed by cliffs and a clear blue sky.
Screenshot of the English Insurance Group website homepage featuring a family, a construction worker, and an agent. The page offers insurance quotes and information.
A group of people browsing a colorful fruit stand in a bustling indoor market under a 'Lower Floor' sign.
Vibrant banners and flags stretch across a brick walkway and frame a large garden urn.
A charming LEGO Christmas train ride with a cozy snowy village and decorated trees.
Two visitors enjoy a snowy day in the Pacific Northwest with sledding equipment.
Hot air balloons floating over a vast landscape during a hot air balloon safari.
Two children posing in front of a colorful handcrafted mosaic art piece featuring a sun and celestial swirls.
A family of five posing for a photo in front of an adorable building. The two young girls are each holding a stuffed animal.
A group of people wearing floral leis posing outdoors with a mountain and lush greenery in the background.
Kristie smiling in front of a flamingo exhibit with tropical trees in the background.
A smiling runner finishes a race while spectators form a tunnel of hands overhead.
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