Monthly Archives: August 2012

New York: Home of the Buffalo Bills, Some Really Big Lakes, and a Bunch of Future Floridians

New York is not simply filled with bright lights and rude people.  There’s a whole other side to the state, and I am grateful I had the opportunity to see that side on my last visit there.  Sure, the city is fabulous with its iconic landmarks and fancy shopping, but outside the city is where it’s at.  Don’t believe me?  Please see below.  (P.S.  Canada isn’t so bad, either…Thanks for the super fun baseball game!)

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Saint Helena, California 94574: Home of World Famous Wines, Delicious Olive Oil…and My Fabulous Family

Florida is my home, but California is my second home. (So blessed!) Not only is the scenery gorgeous, but they’re Gator fans around, too. Florida. California. It’s all the Gator Nation. Home Sweet Home.

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Iconic Florida: Sun, Sand, Saltwater, and Plastic Pink Flamingos

When you think of Iconic Florida, images of the space shuttle, oranges, and Mickey Mouse may come to mind.  Residents of Florida may also envision Brazillian tourists and Snow Birds clogging up the roads.  When I think of Florida, our beloved beaches come to mind.  Our beaches and plastic, pink birds.  Pretty much like this:

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I like these guys.  I mean, you would never find them in my yard, but they certainly make for good company on early morning sunrise shoots like this one.  There is, of course, a story that goes along with this shoot, but I think I’ll save that for another time.  I will tell you that it does involve a crab, a textbook moonlighting as a hammer, and a few choice words not appropriate for mixed company…

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