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I enjoy writing, reading, technology, space, getting outdoors, art, soccer, photography ... really, the list could go on.
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2017-08-31 18:24
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alaska
2018-07-22 00:18
A day at the beach in Homer, Alaska
This has been a busy summer. We kicked it off June 1st (yes, that was the beginning of summer in Alaska) with a family trip to a small town called Homer. It's about a three and a half hour drive. We were
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fiftywords
2018-07-20 19:42
Disgraced Healer -- Fifty word short
The battlefield quiets. A hand rises amongst bodies. Pleading eyes meet mine. I can save him. But his uniform... the phantom scent of burnt flesh clings to my nostrils. Those bodies were so small. Oath
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macrophotography
2018-07-18 07:14
Macrophotography--A day at the beach--Rocks and Shells
I love to spend time on the beach with my family exploring the tiny world of the sea. I'm a big lover of the ocean and have spent most of my life living somewhere on its vast shores. However, living in
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macrophotography
2018-07-15 01:08
Macrophotography--A day at the beach--Rockweed
I have another macro photo to share today from our summer trip to Homer, Alaska. You can find the previous photograph here. I wanted to share a couple of the macro images before I make a post about our
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fiftywords
2018-07-14 01:18
Lost to the Sea -- Fifty word short
Public Domain painting by Dutch artist Johannes Christiaan Schotel. Original painting was modified by me. Storm-strained sails threatened to break the mast. Olandir remained resolute. A surge knocked him
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macrophotography
2018-07-13 00:06
Macrophotography--A day at the beach--Crab
Wow. It has been some time since I've made a Steemit post. Summer life has kept me busy--being what it is--with work, family, and everything in between. I've also been using more of my scant downtime to
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firefighting
2018-05-31 08:29
Take a look at my tremendous conflagration
I have the extraordinary pleasure of enjoying what I do for a paycheck. I did make a post about it once, but in case you've just stumbled upon this I'll let you know that I am an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter.
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shoes
2018-05-28 23:52
Woolly Kicks — The only shoes that have inspired me to write a review
I never thought I'd be writing about shoes. Unless going on a hike, I never cared much about what I put on my feet. I would look for a good deal on something comfortable enough with a simple look, then
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monomad
2018-05-21 18:50
Monomad - Monday (Macro) - Walking on the rafters
Man, what a crazy week. There are a couple of posts I was hoping to get done, but work kept me very busy this week and today is the start of my son's soccer season. Since I'm his team's coach, that has
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monomad
2018-05-14 07:06
Monomad - Monday (Macro) - Spawn of Ungoliant
Macro photography is a lot of fun, so I see Mondays being a frequent Monomad favorite for me. Turning again to my back yard, this time I was after something with legs. My kids helped with the hunt. My
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fiftywords
2018-05-12 19:34
Pacific Brood - 50 word short - and an homage to mothers
This is a 50 word short story for @Jayna's current prompt: "hatch." Also, continue reading after the short for a scientific Mother's Day blog post and a little background on the 50 word short.
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monomad
2018-05-08 00:30
Monomad - Monday (Macro) - Springtime buds
I'm pretty sure I'm about one hour late for the #Monomad deadline--I got caught up in the macro world of my backyard after getting home from a weekend trip and hadn't realized the deadline would be early
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blog
2018-05-04 07:27
Break the Silence
April has been a crazy month for me and I'm here to admit that Steemit fell a little by the wayside. Between adjusting to a new shift dynamic at work, preparing for our annual live fires, and trying to
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alaska
2018-03-24 16:53
Snow Sculptures
It's been a little difficult to make the time for a post lately. My family got a good round of the flu followed by a stubborn cough for a couple of weeks, but before all this happened I managed to take
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fiction
2018-03-08 19:45
Automaton Oligarchy -- a 50 word short
I've seen many members of The Writer's Block having some fun with fifty word short stories lately, and @Jayna is hosting the latest prompt using the word "bark." This is my first go at a fifty
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mead
2018-02-28 02:14
Bottling day - my first shot at brewing mead
A few days ago it was time to bottle up my first batch of mead. I have a fair amount of experience brewing all-grain beer with a friend who has all the equipment and making partial extract/grain batches
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photography
2018-02-21 01:32
Ode to Film - An eccentric pair
I’ve shared the camera that started it all for me; now it’s time to show you a couple of the more unique cameras I own. RICOH DIACORD This is a Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) medium format camera. The leather
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blog
2018-02-08 04:09
Frozen Wonders - My visit to the World Ice Art Championships
As I press on to survive the heart of winter here in Alaska, I stumbled upon some old photos on a spare hard drive. I thought it would be fun to share a little about my experience visiting the 2007 World
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photography
2018-01-24 08:30
Ode to Film - An Introduction to my camera collection
These days, some things can make me feel old. In terms of years lived, I’m relatively young. But, when my son tells me about a friend at school who’s mom “must have been born in the nineteens” I can’t
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ians
2018-01-06 17:06
IANS: Meet my IRL friend!
I'm happy to introduce you all to a friend of mine, who I also happen to work with. @treatimusprime just created his intro post; check it out and give him a warm welcome. Don't let his outstanding profile
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