Monthly Archives: May 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: Split-Second Story

Posted on May 31, 2014 by

On my first trip to Las Vegas, I wandered in and out of hotel lobbies just getting a feel for the city, the casinos, and, of course, the people who frequent both.  These two ladies were dressed for dinner, and … Continue reading →

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Spring comes to the Palouse

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

The Palouse is almost spiritual.  You can ride for miles among the rolling hills carpeted with the greatest expanse of wheat and grains in the U. S., taking note of a horizon that seems to move fluidly toward clear blue skies … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Metal

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

Green Bluff, about 15 miles north of Spokane, Washington, was fairly quiet on Memorial Day weekend.  Blooms on the Bluff — a festival celebrating fruit tree bloom  in this area of growers — had ended just a couple of weeks … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Tribute 2014

“The story of America’s quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots.”  Randy Vader Memorial Day 2014 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike, Knoxville

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist

Posted on May 25, 2014 by

Right below City Hall Plaza at the upper levels of Huntington Park in downtown Spokane, Washington, lies a set of old gears and some twisted cable just perfect for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist.  The display is for all … Continue reading →

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Beauty at every turn: Coeur d’Alene Scenic Byway

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

A stop at an Idaho tourist information rest area near Post Falls, Idaho, changed the course of our day. We thought we’d go into Coeur d’Alene, walk around the lake, eat at the resort, and take in the beauty of … Continue reading →

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Techie breakfast at MSP

Posted on May 21, 2014 by

Traveling acquaints us with what’s up and coming, so we were fascinated with the new (well, about a year and a half old) Terminal G in the Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport (MSP).  Filled with booths and tables rather than … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

Much of what we saw in Russia could be considered prime subject matter for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art.  But one site memorable for its Rococo style and wealth of interior art on walls, floors, and ceilings … Continue reading →

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Knoxville’s Biscuit Fest just keeps getting butter and butter!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by

Downtown Knoxville packed ‘em in on Biscuit Boulevard as the fifth annual International Biscuit Fest kicked off Saturday, May 17, 2014. Long lines of folks waited for fluffy, doughy creations filled with anything from pork belly to  paw paws. About 25,000 … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Blossom

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

Sometimes, photographic opportunities are as close as our own backyard! For this week’s Travel theme: Blossom from Ailsa who writes Where’s My Backpack, we’re sharing some of the white blossoms we’ve enjoyed this spring — by traveling right here at … Continue reading →

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