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Our Art Bags Are Off!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Paul

Today marked a big step in leaving for Europe. Our two large rolling duffel bags filled with art supplies and some items we will not need until we reach Atelier de la Rose were picked up today. They are due … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Paul

Today is Jean’s birthday. Happy  birthday to the love of my life! We have had a lazy day, sleeping late, and taking a leisurely walk along the waterfront to The Empress and back. Today’s weather was not great, but the … Continue reading →

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Crossing The River Jordan

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Paul

The first seaplane took off from in front of our condo at 7:45 yesterday. Then it was nonstop for 2-3 hours. A busy airport. After a leisurely morning we explored the west coast a bit, driving to Sooke and up … Continue reading →

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Photos from our journey here. Click on the photo to get to a slide show. Arrows are below the photos.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Paul
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Victoria British Columbia

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Paul

Our trip to Tsawwassen was uneventful. We waited about 10 minutes at the border, which shows what traveling at midday on a weekday can do. Weekends can mean an hour or more wait. The Tsawwassen (after a while it rolls … Continue reading →

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Emily and Adam’s Wedding: An Evening To Remember

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Paul

Here are a few pics of Emily and Adam’s wedding last evening on top of Mt. Tamalpais. As you can see the weather was beautiful, the scenery spectacular, and the wedding truly an evening to remember. Congratulations to Adam and … Continue reading →

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Wet Day at Long Beach

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Paul

It rained all night last night – hard. We had a small lake in front of Picasso in the morning and our awning was sagging with accumulated water. In the first 7 days of June Long Beach has exceeded last … Continue reading →

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Columbia River Art

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Paul

On our recent camping trip we did manage some art work despite the iffy weather. I am always enchanted by the Columbia River, ever moving, but silent. The bluffs form a beautiful backdrop and the trees, sagebrush, and flowers provide … Continue reading →

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Return From the Desert

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Paul

We returned from Eastern Washington a couple of days early. The first few days were spendid with sunshine and warm weather. However, Sunday became cloudy and Monday became cool. Today a few raindrops fell. The forecast says the entire state … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A Senior Citizen Semester Abroad

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Paul

We’ve been home three weeks and I am still faced with culture shock every day. What did I experience that accounts for the feeling of disorientation I have here? Here are a few things that I think result in the … Continue reading →

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