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Soup and Sandwich

Eating is an important part of traveling. Often the food is good. Sometimes the surroundings are exceptional. The sky had cleared. The sun was warm. Lunch overlooking the Sound was just the thing. (Iona, Scotland 2018)
Soup and Sandwich
Eating is an important part of traveling. Often the food is good. Sometimes the surroundings are exceptional. The sky had cleared. The sun was warm. Lunch overlooking the Sound was just the thing. (Iona, Scotland 2018)
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December 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rushing to the Ferry

We were rushing to catch the ferry to Mull. However the morning, the light, and the stillness of the water made me stop and just admire the space. We made the ferry in plenty of time. (Oban, Scotland 2018)
Rushing to the Ferry
We were rushing to catch the ferry to Mull. However the morning, the light, and the stillness of the water made me stop and just admire the space. We made the ferry in plenty of time. (Oban, Scotland 2018)
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December 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What’s New is Old

New Town is a portion of Edinburgh that was built between 1767 and 1850. It's filled with great Georgian architecture, museums and Waverley Station. Although I've been here a few times, my visits are not long enough to see it all. (Edinburgh, Scotland 2015)
What’s New is Old
New Town is a portion of Edinburgh that was built between 1767 and 1850. It's filled with great Georgian architecture, museums and Waverley Station. Although I've been here a few times, my visits are not long enough to see it all. (Edinburgh, Scotland 2015)
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December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I’m Dhow with It

I was enjoying the dhow (boat) traffic. These are mostly used as tour vessels in region. At one time, they were fitted with sails and were the cornerstone of the pearl diving industry. (Doha, Qatar 2016)
I’m Dhow with It
I was enjoying the dhow (boat) traffic. These are mostly used as tour vessels in region. At one time, they were fitted with sails and were the cornerstone of the pearl diving industry. (Doha, Qatar 2016)
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December 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Doha Sunset

If you have lived in the desert, you know that sunset brings that relief from the heat. Even though it was November and the weather was pleasant, the sunset this night brought cool breezes from the Gulf that felt glorious. (Doha, Qatar 2016)
Doha Sunset
If you have lived in the desert, you know that sunset brings that relief from the heat. Even though it was November and the weather was pleasant, the sunset this night brought cool breezes from the Gulf that felt glorious. (Doha, Qatar 2016)
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December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
That Meal . . .

We have had a lot of great meals in great places. A few of them rise above others. It was a beautiful little cafe with some fabulously prepared mussels. The meat and cheese to die for. Did I mention the bread? I would go back just to have that meal again. (Dubrovnik, Croatia 2012)
That Meal . . .
We have had a lot of great meals in great places. A few of them rise above others. It was a beautiful little cafe with some fabulously prepared mussels. The meat and cheese to die for. Did I mention the bread? I would go back just to have that meal again. (Dubrovnik, Croatia 2012)
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December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I Want to Buy a Ticket

This is as close as I could get to the old ticket counter in the LA Train Station. This section is just used for events and filming. You can imagine what this looked like when train travel was at its peak in the US. (Los Angeles, California 2004)
I Want to Buy a Ticket
This is as close as I could get to the old ticket counter in the LA Train Station. This section is just used for events and filming. You can imagine what this looked like when train travel was at its peak in the US. (Los Angeles, California 2004)
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December 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Cold Weather Travel

We were flying to New York on an cold day. The ice on Lake Michigan was thick and the steam from the power plant was hanging in the sky below us. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2019)
Cold Weather Travel
We were flying to New York on an cold day. The ice on Lake Michigan was thick and the steam from the power plant was hanging in the sky below us. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2019)
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November 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Cold Old Skyline

I don't remember how cold it was that day--but probably well below zero. Still Kathleen and I were out and about at the lakefront. The skyline looks very different today. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1985)
Cold Old Skyline
I don't remember how cold it was that day--but probably well below zero. Still Kathleen and I were out and about at the lakefront. The skyline looks very different today. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1985)
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November 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Of all the Rum Joints in Managua

I had a student who had been working in Peace Corps in Nicaragua and we were trying to meet up when I was in the country. We could not find a time/place that would work so we gave up. I was out with my group and who walks into the restaurant with her boss--we got a…
Of all the Rum Joints in Managua
I had a student who had been working in Peace Corps in Nicaragua and we were trying to meet up when I was in the country. We could not find a time/place that would work so we gave up. I was out with my group and who walks into the restaurant with her boss--we got a chance to catch up on news before dinner. (Managua, Nicaragua 2007)
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November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Everyone Stepped Backwards

It was one of those moments in life you look back on and are happy you did ok. We knew we had to say thank you in Spanish (my Spanish has always been weak). I was a bit surprised when my group thrust the microphone in my hands and basically said "you got this." I didn't,…
Everyone Stepped Backwards
It was one of those moments in life you look back on and are happy you did ok. We knew we had to say thank you in Spanish (my Spanish has always been weak). I was a bit surprised when my group thrust the microphone in my hands and basically said "you got this." I didn't, but I did ok. (Managua, Nicaragua 2007)
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November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A Lucky Shot

It had been cloudy most of the day and the sun just peaked enough to cast some nice light on the canal and you can see the beams through the moisture. The rest of the shots didn't turn out like this. This has been in my office for several years. (Utrecht, Netherlands 2019)
A Lucky Shot
It had been cloudy most of the day and the sun just peaked enough to cast some nice light on the canal and you can see the beams through the moisture. The rest of the shots didn't turn out like this. This has been in my office for several years. (Utrecht, Netherlands 2019)
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November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Utrecht 101

We took a day trip to Utrecht. It was such a pleasant and easy city to be in. I liked it so much a few years later I applied to present at a conference only because it was in Utrecht and I wanted to go back. I applied, presented, and had a great time again. This is from the first trip.…
Utrecht 101
We took a day trip to Utrecht. It was such a pleasant and easy city to be in. I liked it so much a few years later I applied to present at a conference only because it was in Utrecht and I wanted to go back. I applied, presented, and had a great time again. This is from the first trip. (Utrecht, Netherlands 2019
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November 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Jesuit House

We were looking for the Jesuit house that was listed in the guidebook. We wandered up and down stone stairs with very little that was visible until we came upon the stone carving in the wall. This was the place. I do love when a place is marked by a stone carving. (Dubrovnik, Croatia…
Jesuit House
We were looking for the Jesuit house that was listed in the guidebook. We wandered up and down stone stairs with very little that was visible until we came upon the stone carving in the wall. This was the place. I do love when a place is marked by a stone carving. (Dubrovnik, Croatia 2012)
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Walking Through the Graveyard

I was giving a major talk at a conference. The easiest path from my hotel to the meeting was along the public walkway that took me through the graveyard. It must have been good luck, because the talk went well and I had a great day. (Winchester, England 2015)
Walking Through the Graveyard
I was giving a major talk at a conference. The easiest path from my hotel to the meeting was along the public walkway that took me through the graveyard. It must have been good luck, because the talk went well and I had a great day. (Winchester, England 2015)
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November 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Another Take

I've gone back and rephotoed this a number of times. This one is printed and on the wall in my house. A little paint can do wonders. (Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 2010)
Another Take
I've gone back and rephotoed this a number of times. This one is printed and on the wall in my house. A little paint can do wonders. (Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 2010)
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November 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A Plot with a View

I was 16 and it was my first trip to Puerto Rico. The Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis just fascinated me. I found the shapes of the mausoleums to be wonderful as they perched over the ocean. Years later I went back to rephoto the space--look for that tomorrow (Old San…
A Plot with a View
I was 16 and it was my first trip to Puerto Rico. The Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis just fascinated me. I found the shapes of the mausoleums to be wonderful as they perched over the ocean. Years later I went back to rephoto the space--look for that tomorrow (Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 1976)
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November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Movie Time

There are so many movies and TV shows where the "walk along Thames" is the place where key conversations take place. On this day, we spotted Simon Pegg filming something. This is better than the photo I tried to get of the filming. (London, England 2014)
Movie Time
There are so many movies and TV shows where the "walk along Thames" is the place where key conversations take place. On this day, we spotted Simon Pegg filming something. This is better than the photo I tried to get of the filming. (London, England 2014)
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November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Tradition Continues

Regardless of how the Brewers are doing, the Sausage Race is one of the key game highlights. Here is my favorite sausage (Chorizo) with two of my favorite colleagues. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2013)
The Tradition Continues
Regardless of how the Brewers are doing, the Sausage Race is one of the key game highlights. Here is my favorite sausage (Chorizo) with two of my favorite colleagues. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2013)
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November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Milwaukee’s coffee shops have become my favorite places to slow down—rooms with real china, a sense of history, and the rhythm of the neighborhood outside the window. These are the spaces where the city feels alive.
Brew City Coffee
Milwaukee’s coffee shops have become my favorite places to slow down—rooms with real china, a sense of history, and the rhythm of the neighborhood outside the window. These are the spaces where the city feels alive.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My Favorite Homework Assignment

I was taking a photography class my senior year of college. Kathleen and I were out on a cold February day. I spent a lot of time working this print in the darkroom. I got an A on the project--probably because Kathleen makes my photos (and my life great). Happy…
My Favorite Homework Assignment
I was taking a photography class my senior year of college. Kathleen and I were out on a cold February day. I spent a lot of time working this print in the darkroom. I got an A on the project--probably because Kathleen makes my photos (and my life great). Happy Birthday Kathleen! (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1985)
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ice Castles

The other day someone mentioned the old move "Ice Castles." It made me think of the St. Paul Winter Carnival--one my favorite festivals. (St. Paul, Minnesota, 2002)
Ice Castles
The other day someone mentioned the old move "Ice Castles." It made me think of the St. Paul Winter Carnival--one my favorite festivals. (St. Paul, Minnesota, 2002)
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November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
She Does Take a Good Photo

Another one of my favorite photos of Kathleen. The flowers are nice as well. (Victoria, British Colombia, 2012)
She Does Take a Good Photo
Another one of my favorite photos of Kathleen. The flowers are nice as well. (Victoria, British Colombia, 2012)
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November 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
She Looks Like a Reporter

One of my favorite shots of Kathleen. I caught her on the rooftop of the place we were staying at. (Haridwar, India, 2009)
She Looks Like a Reporter
One of my favorite shots of Kathleen. I caught her on the rooftop of the place we were staying at. (Haridwar, India, 2009)
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November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
More Hiking Ahead

This has always been one of my favorite travel photos of me. It was coming up on a lovely evening, the mountains were beautiful. (Uttarakhand, India, 2009)
More Hiking Ahead
This has always been one of my favorite travel photos of me. It was coming up on a lovely evening, the mountains were beautiful. (Uttarakhand, India, 2009)
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November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM