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December 8, 2013
Off the Beaten Path in Cornwall
I know it’s trite, that off the beaten path phrase. But the reason it’s so popular is because people are tired of crowds, noise, overblown “attractions” that don’t live up to the hype, let alone the time to stand in line to see it.
6 Magical Items to Keep You Safe at Hogwarts
Every Harry Potter fan has dreamt of walking the halls of Hogwarts, or performing complex spells that will turn any enemy into a bat or mouse. But we’ve begun to grow up. Our minds have moved on to reality, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has been tucked away on to a dusty shelf of our subconscious.
Adventures in Ireland: To the Rainbow
I woke up suddenly—cold, wet dew from the grass soaking into my clothes. Something didn't feel right. Sleepily, I looked down. My eyes opened wide. Instead of the pajamas I had put on moments before, I was wearing a lightweight white tunic with a leather belt and thick, scratchy stockings. I looked around wildly, my drowsiness completely gone.
December 6, 2013
Traveling Families: Worth the Drive
There is one thing I must say: traveling families are awesome. I define traveling families as families (at least one parent and one kid) who currently do not live in a stationary house. They do this because they can, not because they have to. It is something they, and we, love to do.
Here are five facts about traveling families.
Internships and Co-ops: Chris Sookhai
To add to the College Programming Series, we are doing interviews with people who have completed internships and cooperative education (co-ops). Let’s first talk about the difference between an internship and a co-op.
New species of STEM discovered in the Amazon!
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After poking around in the leaf litter and climbing into the canopy of the Amazon, it seems we might have discovered a new species of STEM. We affectionately call it by its common name, STEMazon. Although not officially described by STEMologists, we have petitioned to give it a proper scientific name - Stemus amazonicus.
December 5, 2013
2013 Daily Photo Project: November
This was a busy month. I was 5 ½ hours north of Smithers for the first week doing photography at a Run-of-River project for a power company out of Calgary. I was home for a day and then out again for 3 out of the next 4 days walking through the bush doing photos for a Natural Gas company.
America is Beautiful – The World War II Memorial
Washington D.C.: home of the Smithsonian, the Capital, the White House, and many memorials to presidents, those who were killed in duty in the military, and several significant figures. At night, these memorials become almost magical. The World War II memorial is especially beautiful, with the fountains illuminated from under the water.
Foodie Finds: 3 Meals in Montrose, Colorado
If you happen to be visiting Montrose, Colorado for a day and need a good meal or two, I bring you three meals—breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your meals before heading off into the great unknown of beautiful western Colorado.
