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There’s nothing like Saint Paul in Wintertime…I guess
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So far, the cold 8 months of the year we call Winter has been very unusual. We didn’t get our first hard freeze until October. We didn’t see any snow until December. I’m not sure the temperature has dropped below … Continue reading
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Tagged december, marit, maritclphoto, mississippi river, mn, photography, saint paul, travelogue
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What is Quality? — Let’s Blog Off
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Quality is an interesting thing. Many people claim to have “an eye for quality.” I think it goes deeper than being able to spot well-made products with hefty price tags. Anyone can do that. From my perspective, if something lasts … Continue reading
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Tagged #letsblogoff, cheeky monkey, let's blog off, quality, satisfied, value
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Current Hard Work Update — December 16, 2011
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It’s been over a month since my last Current Hard Work Update, so it’s definitely due. I’ve been very busy working on non-current hard work projects and doing some traveling, so I don’t feel too bad about it. I have … Continue reading
Optimistic Realism, an Oxymoron or the Answer?
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my natural temperament and personal paradigm and I came to the conclusion that I’m an optimistic realist to my core. On the surface, it would seem that being an optimist and a realist … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, optimistic realist, paradigm, practical, pragmatic, serving, world
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Camera Therapy — Let’s Blog Off
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Growing up in my family, vacation usually meant traveling around the great lakes to photograph lighthouses. I frequently followed behind my dad with my mom’s SLR camera and lugging camera bags. Liz and I have continued this tradition. Sure, the … Continue reading
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Tagged #letsblogoff, camera therapy, let's blog off, life, live, photography, travel
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