I’m planning a June trip to the UK. We’re bringing our nephews (7 and 8) and their parents. We start in Edinburgh, Scotland, then hop on a train to Morpeth, Northeast England, near where I grew up. We’re carrying backpacks and we won’t be taking cabs. I expect my nephews will revel in small things… Continue reading Journeys Through the Eyes of Children
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Bathroom Humor
My nephews will giggle when they see this sign in June. I’m taking my nephews (7 and 8), their parents, and my partner, Dwight, to the area where I grew up. I took the photograph last year in the main train station of my home town, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. I expect a few bathroom… Continue reading Bathroom Humor
Bathroom Humor
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Northumbrian Beauty
When I tap “beauty” into the Google search box for my photo collection, I get a flood of too-easy, stereotypical beauty. There’s enough sunsets and mountaintops to induce indigestion in even the most hardened tourist. But the picture at the top of this post is top of the search results. It’s October 2015. I’m standing… Continue reading Northumbrian Beauty
Northumbrian Beauty
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UK Show and Tell
Gave my nephews a show-and-tell with objects from the UK. We’ll be taking them to Scotland and England next year.
Arguably the Best Pub in the World
Hiked beside the River Tyne with friends. At Wylam, we refreshed ourselves in arguably the best pub in the world.
Imperfect Walk
End of my Walk Around Newcastle, 4 miles short of goal. I may finish it when a tunnel under the river reopens.
Can’t Stop
Today, it was hard to stop walking. The sunset was so beautiful when I reached Tynemouth, I kept walking.
Newbiggin-by-the-sea
Enjoyed an Indian meal in Newbiggin-by-the-sea with my brother.