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Scenic Bear Viewing at Lake Clark, Alaska
Very rarely do I come home and immediately start writing– but I can’t contain myself . . . you won’t believe what I did today! All my life I have been an animal lover, fascinated by wildlife behavior on nature shows. I had never actually seen a brown bear in the wild. Today my inner seven year old girl squealed as I became that wildlife photographer. Now I just had to be brave enough to actually do it. My guide, Martin, from Scenic Bear Viewing in Homer, Alaska took me out in his plane to Lake Clark National Park where we photographed wild Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears in their natural…
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Every Square Inch
I’m sitting on top of a mountain, miles away from anyone– and I realize that all that really matters– are relationships with other people, and our own limited perspective of the world around us. And all I want to do is explore every square inch so that I can have a better understanding, an understanding of self, and of others. I take a drink from a crisp, snow melt stream and nothing tastes more pure. The sunshine lines the mountains with a crest of gold. The Earth suddenly stands still. I…
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A Short Stay in Denver
Make sure to check out the freaky apocalyptic mural at the airport upon arrival. Grim reaper and world order anybody? Gives me chills. The Rockies loom in the distance. For me, their view ignited relaxation and inner peace. Away from work, away from school, and away from the humidity that makes my hair look like a complete teased train wreck every day in Southern Louisiana (and best of all—away from the heat—an escape!). I’m excited to be back in Colorado, this is where I spent time during my childhood summers. The feel of Denver reminds me a bit of home (Dallas), Denver is a smaller Dallas, with a view. Unique…
