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About Paul

I'm retired, but working at painting, photography, and song writing. We like to travel and paint plein air in new places. Of course that's also where photography comes into the picture, so to speak. Sometimes I get inspired to write songs about the people and places we visit.

Painting at Bandelier

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Paul

We headed to Bandelier National Monument with the intention of revisiting some places we had seen about 12 years ago. Upon arrival we learned that the monument is now closed to all auto traffic and one must take a shuttle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Taos, Travel | 4 Comments

Nothing is less real than realism – Georgia O’Keeffe, 1965

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Paul

Today was art museum/gallery day. We rushed and managed two art museums and one gallery. This should not be a surprise to anyone who has accompanied us to art museums. Jean and I like to absorb the art, take lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, New Mexico, Retirement, Santa Fe, Travel, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Land of Enchantment

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Paul

Today we left family and friends in Colorado Springs and headed south. As we crossed the mountains through Raton Pass into New Mexico we put Carlos Nakai on the ipod and were carried into New Mexico on his melodies. After … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Wedding

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we celebrated the marriage of our grand niece, Megan, to Sam. The wedding was held on the grounds of a quaint mission-style restaurant. It proved to be a great setting for an outdoor wedding. There were many family and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friendship, Travel, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Lots of Parties

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Paul

No photos, little comment…lots of parties meeting family and friends of our Niece and Nephew. The wedding is tomorrow. We will attempt to post some photos then. Have I mentioned how high it is here? 7500 feet seems like Mt. … Continue reading →

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Into Colorado

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Paul

This afternoon we arrived at the first destination of our trip – Colorado Springs. This weekend our grand niece, Megan, is getting married and Jean’s sister, Pat, is celebrating her birthday! Therefore we are in town to party. Tonight we … Continue reading →

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Observations From the Intermountain West

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Paul

This evening we are in Rock Springs, Wyoming, having fled Idaho and crossed a corner of Utah we have made it safely into the Cowboy State. Along the way there are always things to see and comment upon. My most … Continue reading →

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No Oregon Photo

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Paul

Tonight we have put Oregon behind us with nary a photo. Dinner out of the cooler in our Boise motel room. A phone call from our friends who are staying in our house to clarify details and now it’s time … Continue reading →

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Wasington in the rear view mirror

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Paul

We are on the road again. The photo is looking back from the Oregon side of The Colombia River. More to follow! Paul

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One Last Day In Long Beach

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Paul

This is our last day in Long Beach. We began (like all other days) with a walk on the beach. It was blowing cold and raining off and on, but we braved the elements to hike north from the condo. … Continue reading →

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