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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.

Goodbye Arizona, Hello California

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Paul

We left Williams this morning under sunny skies and 20 degree air. This is the first state or province on this trip that has not threatened us with snow, but Arizona has other dangers. Here’s one last look at the … Continue reading →

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Layover in Arizona

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Paul

Today we visited our friend Cathy and went to Wupatki National Monument. Cathy’s all-terrain walker enabled her to see some of the sights of this unique ancient pueblo site. While cool, the sunshine made it great weather for a leisurely … Continue reading →

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Sunset in Albuquerque

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Paul

This is a snap of sunset last night in Albuquerque. This morning there was 6″ of snow on I-40 east of the city. We drove west and found sunshine in 30 minutes that lasted the rest of the day. Tonight … Continue reading →

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Escape to New Mexico

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Paul

This morning we escaped Colorado ahead of the incoming storm. Accuweather now reports it is 20 and snowing in Colorado Springs while here in Albuquerque it is 67. Aaah! Now only to go west to California and we can safely … Continue reading →

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Pikes Peak

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Paul

Pikes Peak from the back deck. Sunshine, but still below freezing. Off to New Mexico tomorrow.

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Snowy and Cold in Colorado Springs

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Paul

We are catching the edge of the arctic express. Single digit temps and blowing snow, but at least we’re not in northern Wisconsin! Time to stay indoors, read, paint, and play some music. Paul

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Red Rocks Park

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday Jean’s pastel class with Stan Sperlak went to Red Rocks Park to paint. I wanted to go there after looking down on the amphitheater from Dinosaur Ridge, so I stayed for the day as well. Since I wasn’t in … Continue reading →

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Denver and Dinosaur Ridge

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday we arrived in Denver after two snowy days crossing Wyoming and into Colorado. Here it is in the 60’s during the day and freezing at night. That means great sleeping and hiking weather! Jean’s pastel workshop began this morning, … Continue reading →

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Jackson Hole

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Paul

On Friday we drove to Jackson Hole. It was a long drive because the road between Old Faithful and West Thumb was closed for repairs. Therefore, we had to detour about 50 miles through Norris and Canyon to get to … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Magic

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday we spent a lounging day and visited the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, a wildlife rehab facility that is also sort of a zoo. It is a great way to see some grizzlies and wolves up close, if not … Continue reading →

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