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5 years, 9 months ago Comments Off on Lunch in Cassis – a memoir
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A small fishing port near Marseille, Cassis draws travelers who prefer to shun the fatuous glamour of larger Cote d’Azur cities.

7 years, 8 months ago Comments Off on Postcards from the Road
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Employment as a freelance travel writer/photographer provides many opportunities for traveling.

10 years ago Comments Off on On Being An American
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Seeing these historical landmarks made me proud to be an American. One is reminded of the cost of our freedom, and how very precious it is.

10 years, 1 month ago Comments Off on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
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Planning a summer road trip through central Oregon, I determined to take as many designated Scenic Byways as I could.

10 years, 2 months ago Comments Off on Palouse Country
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The remote Palouse region is well known by Northwest landscape photographers. I spent several enjoyable hours photographing its undulating hills.

10 years, 3 months ago Comments Off on Travel Writer Baltic Porter
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One of our fun outings was visiting River City Brewing. They put us to work in the brewery, making our own small batch of beer.

10 years, 3 months ago Comments Off on Willamette Writers Conference
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Besides the knowledge imparted by the presenters, the best part was being around so many other writers. It was very energizing and encouraging.

10 years, 4 months ago Comments Off on The Bluest Blues
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What astounds me the most about Crater Lake is the ever-changing hues of the water – the bluest blues I have ever seen.

10 years, 4 months ago Comments Off on Bicycling to Brewpubs
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The Northwest is known for its love-affair with craft beer and bicycles. The “Hoppy Hour” tour features brew tasting by bicycle in Victoria BC.

10 years, 6 months ago Comments Off on Spokane, Washington – Surprisingly Sophisticated
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A visit to Spokane changed my perception completely. It has all the ingredients for an enjoyable vacation, no matter your age or interests.