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We all Need a Hero

At least I know I’d like one.  The GoPro Hero2 is an amazing HD camera that comes with a waterproof case and all kinds of mounts.  It would be an amazing camera for time lapse video captured from my...

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Back on the Bike (again)

This time for good!  I’ve let me weight balloon up while my health was ballooning down, or something.  I’ve decided to try eating better and riding my bike.  What a concept. Experience tells me that it...

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Your Complete Annular Eclipse Viewing Guide

Happy Annular Eclipse viewing for my son in Albuquerque celebrating his birthday today!  Also for my Mom in Lubbock, Texas if they can keep the skies clear enough just before sunset.  Here are viewing...

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Amazing July Pusch Peak Sunrises!

I admit it.  I have one of the best apartment views on the planet.  Located in southern Oro Valley, Arizona I am directly across the street from Pusch Peak.  In addition my view north overlooks Oro...

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Back-to-School Bash Dust Storm

You may know that my “real” job is being the web and video guy for Teen Challenge of Arizona.  I love telling the stories of what God is doing through the ministry.  A week or so ago the Phoenix Men’s...

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Rain Shaft Lightning Sunset from the Deck

Another amazing evening on the deck last night.  A severe thunderstorm was directly west and from my vantage point the Sun was setting behind it.  The dark and menacing storm was being back lit with...

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Pusch Peak Sunrise Time Lapse, August 11, 2012

It is no secret that I have one of the best views on the planet for sunrises.  Mainly because I trumpet that fact on the interwebs, Facebook, Google+, Twitter and anywhere else I can find a virtual...

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Dreaming of a White Christmas? It Could Happen

Well, not for Tucson, but even though less than 10% of the nation is starting December with snow on the ground, all indications are that that will change in a hurry starting next week.  The weather...

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#SSSVEDA Day 5, Walking to work?

Um, no.  I have and I can and I would have, but I had to be at one of our centers today.  If I had walked that 24 mile round trip I’d still be out there! However, all is not lost.  I did walk to my car...

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#SSSVEDA Day 6, Get Out of the House!

Day six of vlogging every day in April and today’s assignment was to get away from your normal setting.  To get out of your comfort zone, if you will.  The Linda Vista Trail is well within my comfort...

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Last Years Sunrise vs. This Years

I save my picture files by date.  So when I was saving this morning’s Pusch Peak Sunrise I noticed there was a Pusch Peak Sunrise from exactly one year ago today in my sunrise/sunsets folder.  Let’s...

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The West is the Best!

I wish I had taken some pictures of Kalispell, but we were only there less than 24 hours.  I’ve been to many beautiful places and I’d have to say that NW Montana is tops.  British Columbia is amazing...

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November 9, 2013 Sunrise

I love my view from my perch here in Oro Valley.  This morning’s sunrise highlights why.  I have great view east to Pusch Peak across the street and north overlooking Oro Valley to the Tortolita...

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Call the Fire Department. The Sky is On Fire!

Another amazing Pusch Peak Sunrise this morning taken from my perch here in Oro Valley.

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2015 is Going to be Amazing!

Tortolita Snow It has been a long time since I blogged here.  One of the things I plan on changing in 2015.  This year is off to an AMAZING start and the signs are unmistakable. It snowed overnight!  A...

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Happy Birthday to you two!

Two of my favorite states celebrate birthdays today.  Arizona became a state in 1912 and Oregon became a state in 1859.  Both on Valentine’s day.  Both states that I love! If you read my bio you know I...

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Tortolita Mountains Morning Clouds Time Lapse, July 25, 2016

Another beautiful morning in southern Oro Valley!  First, we started with this sunrise: Then I set up my phone to capture a time lapse of the clouds overlooking Oro Valley north to the Tortolita...

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An Extraordinary End to Monsoon 2016

Today is the last day of Monsoon 2016.  The best Monsoon I’ve experienced in my 11 years here.  I’ve neglected the blog so the entries of our microburst  in Oro Valley last month, varies rainbows,...

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Rain Shaft Lightning Sunset from the Deck

Another amazing evening on the deck last night.  A severe thunderstorm was directly west and from my vantage point the Sun was setting behind it.  The dark and menacing storm was being back lit with...

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Pusch Peak Sunrise Time Lapse, August 11, 2012

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