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Westglow Inn

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Westglow Inn

Back in March we stayed at this inn in Boone, North Carolina and the bathroom in our room was gooooorgeous. White. Natural light. Brass. The stuff of dreams.

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Walk through Uplands Park in Victoria, BC

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Walk through Uplands Park in Victoria, BC

When in Victoria, Anna and I stayed with my friend, Jason, who introduced us to this beautiful park that led from his neighborhood to the beach along Oak Bay. Such a special place. Thanks again, Jason, for being such a stellar host.

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Sombrio Beach on the Juan de Fuca with Anna

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Sombrio Beach on the Juan de Fuca with Anna

Places like this speak to my soul. Someday I am going to take my children to a beach like this and make a fire and set up camp and just linger and explore. The drama of the coast, the lush vegetation, the dreamy weather... I just love it. Thanks again, dear Anna, for exploring this corner of the world with me!

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Grayson Highlands with Meg and Bruce

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Grayson Highlands with Meg and Bruce

A stunning hike with these two (and Rocco) among the foggy meadows, rocks, wild ponies, and transitioning foliage. 

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Family Beach Week

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Just back from family beach week. A real experience of summer: sunny skies, nice breeze, fireworks, swimming...

All of us are in different parts of the world now, exploring and building new experiences, careers, identities, and relationships. It is something special to still have this time together most every summer. A time for extended family - cousins, aunts, uncles, second cousins, significant ones, etc. - to catch up on life and enjoy a little break together. 

Fun to think back to the early family beach gatherings, when we were sandy toddlers and naps were spent on the beach. Not much has changed.