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personal perspective: Tour de la Tundra
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December 16, 2008. Tour de la Tundra. While sitting comfortably in warm California, I've heard of long delays at O'Hare, and from what my friends here tell me, tomorrow I'll become one of thousands looking at the flashing 'Delayed' and 'Cancelled' next to my United flight number. We shall see. This trip to the MidWest has been much needed. I started in Colorado (is that technically the MidWest? The next day we drove to Mikayla's house in northern Wisconsin. It was at this point that I felt as though ...
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personal perspective: Just some of my family...
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December 16, 2008. Just some of my family. When Grandma Jo turned 80, she took a picture with her grandchildren at the party. I'm related to all these kids. This isn't including aunts or uncles or those distant relatives that show up at Thanksgiving. Please note that I'm one of two brunettes in the entire bunch. Dominant genes. I count three brown-haired ones. One two spaces to your left (When facing this photo), and one to your right. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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personal perspective: Almonds and Raisins for Rudolph
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May 11, 2009. Almonds and Raisins for Rudolph. Today I helped my mom sift through old photos, scan them, and then put them on a digital picture frame. I did about 25 pictures to get her started and then step-by-step led her through the process. (I resolve to NEVER teach computer science in any capacity! Especially to a 50 class, haha). She was a great sport and in the process we found this napkin that I left next to a healthy Christmas snack for Rudolph. This is so YOU! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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personal perspective: The Eyes of a Writer
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May 19, 2011. The Eyes of a Writer. What do I mean? I mean stopping the routine of the expected and recognizing the fullness of the story- the smells, the subtle details, the unspoken understandings, and the magical thing that happens when all the right words are strung together. Sure China felt foreign, but I think more than that I had a mindset of adventure and was more aware of the story around me. Love it Alli. you make me want to stop and see all that I am missing! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Scraps: August 2006
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Thursday, August 31. So here I am in the middle of China. OK. Yeah And people here are living just the same as people everywhere else? Here are a few more pictures for your edification and delight. Me at the Great Wall! And again, at the Forbidden City. Pictures of Nanchang to follow! If you'd like to check out Nanchang, try a program called Google Earth! Random fact of the day: We have eaten for less than a dollar at nearly every meal since landing in China. Posted by R at 7:06 AM. Tuesday, August 22.
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personal perspective: What's your website?
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July 27, 2010. It seems that without a website these days, one can't be taken very seriously. In an age of the iPhone, I find myself immediately Googling companies (or people) to see if they're legit or not. No more waiting 'til I get home to check the phone book. or ask around to get my friend's opinions. We've got Yelp now! And boy, do I love and appreciate Yelp. I need ideas and feedback! Email Cameron and Chad for an amazing local web team. Chad [at] webfirecracker [dot] com. View my complete profile.
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personal perspective: Accidental Photography
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February 16, 2009. Real photographers scoff when I mention that I use iPhoto. They're appalled that I've never used PhotoShop or Aperture. They roll their eyes when I ask about exposure, lenses, and shutter speed. The truth is, I've had the opportunity to be in situations that would be a photographer's dream and I take my little Canon Elph, point it in the direction of something interesting and push down the button. I was riding on a the back of a motorcycle in Cambodia, heading to Angkor Wat. My mot...
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personal perspective: All Things New
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August 22, 2009. The other day my friends and I met for sushi at Ichiban in Hillcrest. As we updated each other on our summer adventures, my friend Bobby exclaimed "New house and a car? It's like I don't even know you anymore! Of course his statement was hyperbolic, but it got me thinking how much my life has changed in just a few months. Here's a blurb if you want to hear more. New Car- The car isn't actually new, it's 11 years old with plenty of miles, but Honda Civics are reliable right? Amidst all th...
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personal perspective: Rush and Wait
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November 12, 2012. Removal of a tumor? Is that the wife or the mother? Buffy Goosev, AKA: Momma Goose. You write sooo well! Dont let another year go by before you write another post! Prayers for you and your Momma! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). San Diego, California, United States. View my complete profile.
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personal perspective: Here's my card, call me.
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January 14, 2009. Here's my card, call me. On a crisp Monday morning at 7am, I rode my bike to the Washington Street bus stop. I put my bike on the rack, and stepped onto a fairly empty bus. The bus driver greeted me with a "Good mornin' dah-lin! Great first words of the day, right? A couple minutes later, iPod in ears, a guy sat next to me. He said something but I couldn't hear him through my morning dose of Phil Wickham. I removed one small white earphone. "What's that? Um, no." Slight smile. All of th...
