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A group of six friends laughing together wearing holiday scarves and accessories.
A group of six friends laughing together wearing holiday scarves and accessories.

Smoke Tendrils

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FREMONT, SEATTLE, WA :: It’s amazing what you can do with a couple sticks of incense and a few lights! You’re...

A close-up shot of a bowl filled with rich chili con carne, showcasing chunks of beef, corn, and beans.
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with rich chili con carne, showcasing chunks of beef, corn, and beans.

Spicy Vegan Chili

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FREMONT, SEATTLE, WA :: I make this chili for Kristie about once a month. It’s her absolute favorite recipe. Despite...

Tranquil lake surrounded by misty mountains with waterfalls cascading down. A lone evergreen stands in the foreground.
Tranquil lake surrounded by misty mountains with waterfalls cascading down. A lone evergreen stands in the foreground.

Rialto Beach

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: I used some vacation time to enjoy my last two days as a twenty-something. The weather forecast...

A dynamic grid of vibrant photos capturing John and Kristie's adventures and memories.
A dynamic grid of vibrant photos capturing John and Kristie's adventures and memories.

100th Post

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FREMONT, SEATTLE, WA :: To mark the 100th entry on johnandkristie.com, I thought I’d share a few statistics. Since...

A bald eagle perched on a branch in a Pacific Northwest forest, surrounded by bare trees during winter.
A bald eagle perched on a branch in a Pacific Northwest forest, surrounded by bare trees during winter.

John’s 30th Birthday

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FREMONT CLASSIC PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA, SEATTLE, WA :: Today I celebrated my 30th birthday with friends, most of whom I...

A serene image showing the silhouettes of deer standing on a hillside against a bright sky. The sun is setting behind them, casting their shapes in stark contrast.
A serene image showing the silhouettes of deer standing on a hillside against a bright sky. The sun is setting behind them, casting their shapes in stark contrast.

Hurricane Hill

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: After 27 straight days of rain in Seattle, the sun finally broke through the clouds on Sunday....

A serene river winds through a dense, mossy forest. The long exposure technique captures the smooth movement of the flowing water.
A serene river winds through a dense, mossy forest. The long exposure technique captures the smooth movement of the flowing water.

Marymere Falls

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: After my snowshoe trip atop Hurricane Hill, I drove west to nearby Lake Crescent to check out...

A seagull perched on a rock, silhouetted against a bright, cloudy sky.
A seagull perched on a rock, silhouetted against a bright, cloudy sky.

Dungeness Spit

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DUNGENESS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, SEQUIM, WA :: Kristie and I had an amazing day hiking Dungeness Spit, reputedly the...

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