For the purposes of this article, I will refer to the area as CHOP, which existed for a few weeks in June, 2020. This area was initially known as CHAZ for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone but eventually transitioned to CHOP. Capitol Hill is my home. The rolling hills of the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle remain near and dear to my heart. Greenery abounds in … [Read more...] about The Art of Seattle CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) — a photo gallery
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Photo Gallery: Pacific Northwest Spring flowers, a salve for our hearts in the time of corona virus
Introduction -- Nature is my medicine Throughout my life, in periods of darkness or profound sorrow, I've leaned into the natural world for help. Love and light always follow, even if not in the manner expected. Whether looking out my back window or actively hiking in a national park --trees, plants, animals and sunlight are my friends, bringing optimism and support that … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Pacific Northwest Spring flowers, a salve for our hearts in the time of corona virus
Photos that make me yearn for the old sod — County Donegal, Ireland
Welcome to County Donegal, located in the wild Northwestern section of the Republic of Ireland. Half of my heritage hails from this part of the world, and I feel a strong sense of connection to this especially mystic region of the Emerald Isle. From North Atlantic surf crashing onto broad sandy beaches to the dramatic contrasts between tranquil lakes and lofty mountains, the … [Read more...] about Photos that make me yearn for the old sod — County Donegal, Ireland
Winter hiking in Grindelwald, Switzerland: a photo gallery
To read a fun story about my ambition to reach the Top of Europe attraction while snow hiking around Grindelwald, go HERE. I was in Switzerland about 20 years ago and our aging relatives Rosie and Renee toured us all around the country. We stopped through Grindelwald briefly and I vowed I'd always return to the Alps when I could spend more time wandering in the … [Read more...] about Winter hiking in Grindelwald, Switzerland: a photo gallery
Photo Gallery: Kiev, Ukraine
Kiev is a welcoming, energetic, intriguing city in a country struggling to maintain a unique identity in the world. The stately capitol city is bursting with tasty food, friendly people, interesting sites and Cyrillic signs. I spent a very full day in the metropolis of 2.9M people and these are a few of my favorite shots. Only have one day to spend in the Ukraine capitol … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Kiev, Ukraine
