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Breathing in Muir Woods

My favorite part of Muir Woods is that part which I cannot photograph. It is the air. Cool and salty. It feels soft in my lungs, refreshing and soothing as it goes in. And out. It feels pure. It tastes … Continue reading

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10 minutes in Memphis

We’d spent the day in Arkansas — hours on a hypnotic tunnel of golden trees known as Highway 40. I had begun loving the fall foliage in Oklahoma, but I was almost over it after a state-and-a-half of seeing the … Continue reading

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The view from here

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Getting off the plane

From my window seat on a United Airlines flight, I watched clouds widen to reveal black sprawling mountains as Central Mexico grew closer. The skies were blue over the vast and seemingly untouched earth. We merged closer and closer to … Continue reading

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Girls of Locke

Locke is one of my favorite places on the planet. I feel like those of us who get to experience its magic share a little secret that no one else knows. It’s definitely one of those rare places I only … Continue reading

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The Road to Yosemite

Yesterday was a special day. Grant, Laura, Stephanie and I loaded into the car and drove to Yosemite. Grant wanted Laura to get out of town for a bit, to see the beauty and feel the fresh air of the … Continue reading

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8 DAYS IN LONG BEACH

I’m so excited! Next month, I’m taking eight days to visit Long Beach. I haven’t been there in a year, since Adelena’s first birthday. That trip was a whirlwind, as I’m sure this one will be too. This time, I … Continue reading

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