Normally my travels are pretty standard. ORD to BOS. NonStop. This week, to get a bit of better price, I went with a brief layover in Philly. Remarkable how that airport has changed. Very classy.. Even the windows...

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It’s been a while since spending some time walking the shoreline. Just as I was getting ready to drive away, I jumped out of the car to get this shot. Funny how seagulls are so easily fooled. Only took a me throwing a small rock to draw their attention. #kingsbeach #swampscottma #seagulls #fujix100f #x100f

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Looks like Tyler has good taste.. Beyond thrilled to enjoy on of these with this fine young man!.. and to think he turned 26 on same day as the Super Bowl... :)

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So, this is what a sangria can do!! All the difference!

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Flew in a bit early this week to spend some time with mom....the goal is to get another picture with her smiling...

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Last Day in this city! #toronto

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I remember this day so clearly! 24 years ago even. Tyler was always so expressive and cooperative with my hobby.. :) .. #oshgosh

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A day early for #TBT, but that leaves another opportunity for tomorrow... The boys have always were instrumental in my interest in photography. This lasted only so long with Ryan though. Based on the facial expression, we may have been hitting the “oh, come on dad, not another one” phase... This was taken in or about 1995...

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We have but a few regular place we frequent. Coopers Hawk is one of them. In the last couple of years there, I believe we have got to meet much of the staff and we are on a first name basis. Here are just a couple that happened to stop by and say hello and posed. #coopershawkwinery #coppershawkstcharles #coopershawk

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This month seems to be the month in which I have had several photo’s “photobombed” in the most creative of ways. Well done! #photobomb #fujix100f #x100f

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It’s never all that easy to get my mom to smile when I pull out my camera. However, Szymon seems to have no issue in getting her to smile. Thanks Szymon. #fujix100f #x100f

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Doing a bit of “back posting” on shots this month. But how could I miss this one?

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My mom has developed a style of her own recently. :)

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“A few of my favorite things”. Just a few of the great products our company makes. If only I went back for a half gallon of Almond Breeze! What a miss!!! #lactaid #heluvagood

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#tbt I haven’t posted one of these in a while, but i think this counts.. i’m thinking this had to be taken back in the early 90s, 92 or 93. One of the coolest guys I know. @renegade168 . I bet he still has these glasses..

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B&W #ad400pro #godoxad400 #godox400pro

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As I glanced up and saw this, immediately “Candle in the Wind” starting playing in my head. I think I may have listened to this tune a few too many times doing Karaoke....

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2x in 6 days making a little trek downtown. Nice we got to catch up with these two each time. #chicago

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Jessica.... beautiful in any color , or white! 😉.

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Messing around with my newest “toy”, the Godox AD400 Pro. This seems like’s going to a fun light that can be taken almost anywhere.. #flashpointad400pro #godoxad400pro #canon5dmarkii #canon100mmmacro

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Running with the pack! #running we had 12+ hit the trail for 4 miles...

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Caught the girls taking a selfie. Having the my trusty #fujix100f with me at almost all times really allows for this type of capture. If you are looking to pick up a camera that is relatively compact, has lots of controls and yet at the same time, pretty easy to use, check it out...

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Catching these two in full on laughter was a warming site. We don allow electronics while eating, in or out. Makes way for these moments.. #fujix100f #nocellphones

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We got a very spontaneous opportunity to hang out with @jpsanzo and @gina_jess this weekend once decided to to spend an afternoon in the city. At one point Joe pulls out his phone and shows pictures from the day we all first met. I was like “hey, you have to send those to me”... Joe responds, “umm.. sure, but i got them from the album you shared with me”.. hahaha. Duh..

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Now that @aceys lives in Nashville, we don’t get to see her all that much. What a pleasant surprise to get the chance to hang out with her this weekend. Welcome back, for however long you decided to stay! :). #fujix100f

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Have you noticed that when you go out, the candles on the table are usually now batter operated and emit very little light. But, when you find a place that still actually uses a real candle, you can have some fun with your camera.. #FujiX100F

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When you point a camera at someone from the other end of the table, this is what you get. At least from someone less than half your age - 7 . Sometimes I really hate the fact that I can do math.... :)

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A women and her tea... While waiting for some friends to arrive, we had a moment to “chill”, her with her tea, me with a glass of wine. We don’t get downtown very much, but when we do, it’s a treat.. #x100f #chicago

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Attempting some of the same skills that @edyta_brown has been displaying. #photoball #fujix100f

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Eva , rocking her new dew... #hairstyles #fujix100f

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Did a rare or even first this morning. Edyta and I both went on a photo walk. Her with a photo ball, me, I’m more simple.. ducks done right 🦆 #fujix100f #photowalk #aurorail #auroraillinois #ducks

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These two sisters had many “looks” with their very trendy style .... Marree also happened to be a Karaoke partner once during the week.. #harmonyoftheseas

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Last night aboard the Harmony of the Seas! So sad. Never thought I would have enjoyed a cruise as much as we did! Will do this again for sure!

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Cindy!

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Had an amazing night out dancing to this band last night. What energy! #harmonyoftheseas #cruising #royalcaribbean

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Staircase reflection! #harmonyoftheseas

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Normally we are very shy and have a terrible time trying to fit in and meet people. So I’m sure it comes as a huge surprise that we happen to meet some fun folk while on this cruise.... ;-) #harmonyoftheseas

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Our martini class instructor. So there is more to a martini than just vodka??? :)

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Part two of the story in San Juan. Here is the best shot I took of Ross & Mary. The story they shared with us while in their home was just beautiful. They married in 1984 after meeting at a party. Ross shared that this is his 4th wife and last. And, it is his one true love. As we exited their home, Ross pulled us aside and said “I have to say this when Mary is not around, but I just want you to know, Mary is 96... Just wanted you to know”.. we all nearly fell to the ground. She did not look it, physically or mentally. Meeting Mary & Ross was a very spiritual experience for me. It is a reminder to me, which i need at times, that aging and growing old is not natural. At heart and mind, we are all young. That is how we were created.

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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife! 6 years and counting. Could not think of a more fun person to enjoy a vacation with! Love you! #harmonyofthesea

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Such an amazing day in San Juan.. Only got better after this picture.. #sanjuan #harmonyofthesea

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Breakfast with a view!

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Yesterday morning we arrived into San Juan PR. Honestly, we had no idea what we wanted to do while there. In fact, while we were disembarking from the ship, we noticed a number of people coming back aboard after just a short time ashore. But us, we made a great story. After stopping for a Mojito (or two), we ventured out of the tourist trap area into the closest neighborhood. While walking by some home, one home had a open air entrance that was gated. After passing by it, i said, “check this out, you can see in”... Edie and our fellow traveler Slate stuck their head up to the grate to look in and an older gentleman approached. We engaged him , trying not to freak him out. We complimented him on his home and right he way he began to unlock the grate and invited us in. We must have spent 30 - 45 minutes chatting with him and his wife.... Meet Ross. Originally from Dallas and moved to PR in 1993. More to come about Ross and Mary in the next few posts.

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Main ding.. Seems like nobody else will be joining us this evening! Seating for six set for two :-) . We must’ve scared our other company away. #harmonyofthesea

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Coming into port, Puerto Rico!

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The color of CoCo Cay! What a fun festive place. #cococay #royalcaribbean

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Coco Cay

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I met Tony during the Sail Away Party and chatted about things going on that evening. The topic of Karaoke came up. Tony mentioned he would be there and we should join them... “umm, sure , i guess so. sounds like fun”. ;-) #royalcaribeancruise #harmonyoftheseas

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Very impressive performance by an international skating team aboard the cruise. Glad we did not miss this! #harmonyoftheseas #royalcaribbean

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Walking the decks to get a feel for where everything is, we found so many cool things. It will take the week to figure out the lay of “ship”..

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