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Working on a Shine Project Promo
A friend of mine is the founder of a nonprofit charity called the Shine Project Foundation, whose goal is to connect community resources to special needs families. I’ve been working on learning Final Cut Pro for video editing, so I put together this video for her. I would appreciate any feedback you have on this…
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Ranch Santa Fe Hike
I thought my schedule was more full than it was today, so I stayed fairly local for a quick 3 mile hike. It started in a neighborhood and walked along the back of properties for the first mile or so, but afterwards it opened into a nice canyon with a streams. I found a great…
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Hiking McGee Creek
This is one of my absolute favorites in the Sierra Nevada Range. Just south of Mammoth Lakes, off the 395, is an often missed turn to the McGee Creek Trailhead. But once you find it, you’re in for a beautiful hike. Logistics first. You will be parking near the McGee Creek Pack Mule Station, so…
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Hiking Mt. Baldy
This is a hike I’ve considered for a few years, so when a friend of mine mentioned this year’s lottery for a spot I was in! I submitted for 10 weekends and crossed my fingers. Luckily, I was able to secure a spot for four people. I’ve invited two people so far, and one has…
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My Trip to Vietnam
More my style, I have just finalized the plane tickets to Vietnam for February 2026. Luckily, I had been building up my credit card points for a few years and was able to use them for the flights. Even better, I had enough points for Business Class on Singapore Air. This was our compromise. We…
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My Trip to Europe
While not my usual pick for a vacation, I recently returned from a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. But, as you know, I can’t turn down an adventure. So, off we went. First, I was expecting a much older crowd. While I did lower the demographic a little, it wasn’t as…