Posted On: May 10, 2024
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There it is, hiding center-right—one of the most famous houses in the world.
After a light winter—for both weather and travel—I recently escaped to San Fran and Carmel where some parties, friends, and even my…
Posted On: March 15, 2024
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These random office buildings in downtown San Francisco, shot in March 2022, were already showing signs of emptiness.
Years ago, before I lived in big cities, skyscrapers and architecture fascinated me. I took hundreds of…
Posted On: February 23, 2024
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I met this fellow photographer on 12-26-17, and jokingly asked him not to shoot me.
Every time this picture shows up, I think that guy is carrying a gun. Perhaps we are all getting gun-fried…
Posted On: August 12, 2022
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If the wind is right, you can sail away…and find serenity. ~Christopher Cross
When in San Fran recently, I snapped this pic, and these sailboats blew up a priceless flashback from my memory bank…
Years…
Posted On: June 17, 2022
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This shot offers a rare view of the iconic seafood joint at rest, since the place is always packed to the, er, gills.
Few destinations promise a mini-BreakAway as intoxicating as a good restaurant. Especially…
Posted On: April 1, 2022
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California, like most warm states, is crowded. But the reasons why quickly meet the eye.
Travel IS coming back! And yet…Covid and other Realities kept this Vita-D-starved sun-seeker from sneaking away for the winter BreakAways…
Posted On: April 21, 2020
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Editor’s Note…
Yes, this travelog story took place last month. However, we’ve learned from the greats (like friend and guru Sherry Ott) and even fancy mags that travel stories rarely publish promptly for a variety of…
Posted On: March 27, 2020
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The pun works well today, too well.
Days before California got closed, residents and tourists alike were blithely enjoying the sweet spots—including the 840 miles of lovely coastline. Memories help us cling to hope, and…
Posted On: March 20, 2020
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During spring break last week, my daughter and I managed a BreakAway of sorts (more on that soon), and were enjoying a stroll down Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade on Thursday. That’s just one week…
Posted On: March 13, 2020
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Spring break this year inspired a California trip for my high-school daughter and me. We had several missions: Visit family and friends; sneak in some sun, sand, and surf; and see some potential higher-ed schools.…
