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Thanksgiving 2018
We had a light and fun Thanksgiving and Léo played with his new camera lens, which is a keeper because I might buy the same setup, and I took the liberty to take some of his photos to edit them. A few...
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Michael's 16th Birthday!
Wow! It's hard to believe that it's been 16 years since I've been blessed with my son, Michael. He had a great time hanging out with his best buds at Pinky's, and now they are all in my living room...
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Kauai, HI 2019
It only takes a week to explore the entire island of Kauai, and I recommend taking a helicopter ride around the island over a boat ride if you are prone to seasickness. We first zip lined with...
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Mario's 22nd 2019
This month my nephew turned 22, my favorite number fits my favorite nephew perfectly! He's charming, sweet, handsome, intelligent, and single ladies! He's going to kill me for posting this, but I'm...
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Day 1 Los Angeles 2019 Vacation
I walked these poor boys over nine miles on the beach, to Santa Monica pier, and back to Venice for dinner at C&O Trattoria. Can you tell they are unhappy?Lisa Laporte: LA Day 1 2019 VacationLisa...
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Los Angeles 2019 Vacation Continued
We spent a day at Universal and then today Leo & most of the boys went sailing while Wolfe and I biked along the beach and visited Abbott Kinney. Here are a few favorite pictures of mine....
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Athens, Greece 2019
Day 1 on our Old World vacation started in Athens, Greece, with our tour guide Panos. Panos is a historian and is a proud Greek, he is well versed in their history. We toured the Parthenon again as...
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Jerusalem, Israel 2019
We started in Haifa, Israel and drove to the Mount of Olives and then visited the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus spent his last moments before his arrest and the church that was built over this...
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Petra, Jordan 2019
There are stories about Petra, but no one truly knows its history. Either way, it was a beautiful area to photograph. Here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!Lisa Laporte: Petra 2019Lisa Laporte:...
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Luxor, Egypt 2019
We visited the Valley of the Kings & Queens (burial sites) and the Karnak temple. We visited Seti II & Nefertari tombs in both Valleys. Pictures exclude the Valleys as we couldn't bring our...
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Dubai, UAE 2019
Being in Dubai reminds me of Las Vegas but bigger. The buildings are everywhere, unique, massive, and growing at such an accelerated rate that cranes are everywhere. I like the blend of...
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Michael's Birthday 2019
Happy Birthday, Michael! Wow, I'm blessed with an intelligent, handsome, big-hearted young man who is turning into an amazing adult. His growth over the last year has been tremendous, and I look...
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First Post of 2020
Wow, what a year! First, the pandemic hit back in March and with a president who doesn't believe in science and is the biggest ass who runs our country - at least in my lifetime. We've been locked...
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Class of 2021 - Senior Photoshoot
 The biggest joy in 2020 for me is my son turning 18, celebrating his senior year of high school, and watching my boy turn into a man. Here are our pictures from Michael and Morgen's senior portrait...
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2021 PHS Graduation
 Who would have thought we'd be locked down for 1 1/2 years because of a pandemic, and these young adults persevered and learned to adapt to online school. I am proud of Michael and all of his amazing...
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Playing with my Olympus OM-1 at the Santa Rosa Fair 2022
 It's been too long since I posted on my personal blog. A lot has happened over the last few years, and getting outside is nice. Today Léo and I went to the fair, and I tested my new OM-1 out. Here are...
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Blue City Visit 2023
 Here are a few pictures I took of Blue City. It's very touristy now, a disappointment, and I wanted to adopt all the animals. I'm also not a fan of the culture. I do not like how men speak to women. I...
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The Alhambra Spain 2023
 We docked in Malaga and drove for two hours to visit the Alhambra in Granada. It is a medieval castle built by the Nasri Muslims in the 13th century. It was conquered by the Christians. Well, they...
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Mallorca Spain 2023
 We stopped for a quick tour of the old castle and the Mallorca Cathedral. The Cathedral is one of three in height, and Gaudi redesigned parts of the inside. Here are my pictures using my iPhone.Â
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La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona 2023
 Today we visited the Sagrada Familia. Unfortunately, we only had a few minutes inside. I do not understand why, as our guide kept us outside for almost an hour, making us rush inside without time to...
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Gaudi's First House Built For The Vincens Family 1883 - 1885
In April 2023, we enjoyed visiting the first home that Gaudi built. I like art and took my photos to the extreme, which matched Gaudi's taste. Since we are stuck in Barcelona for a night because France...
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Rome 2023 - Photo Dump Using My Olympus Camera
This is my first time in Rome. I am blown away by how much history I've seen walking around for 4 hours. Art is everywhere: the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Basilicas, and the Cathedrals. Here are...
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Vatican City 2023
 Today we had a private tour through Vatican City. The wealth and history were overwhelming as Popes were as rich as kings who collected art and commissioned whatever pleased them. The amount of art...
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Colosseum Rome 2023
I took more liberty with my photos from our walk to the Colosseum, where we met the best guide in Rome, Manuela Saolini, who can be found on Tours By Locals. We were thrilled to have booked her twice...
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Bolognese Sauce using Marcella Hazan's Recipe with Modifications
 First, Marcella is the bomb, and I use her cookbook regularly. Here's her recipe: Marcella Hazan's Bolognese Sauce.Now for my modifications:I double the onion, carrot, and celery servings.I am very...
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