Author: Dave

I've always been curious about the world beyond my own backyard. While many people spend their entire lives close to where they were born, I've been fortunate enough to travel across the United States and around the world. Every place I've visited has challenged my assumptions in one way or another and reminded me that, despite our differences, people often have far more in common than they realize. I don't write to tell personal stories for the sake of telling them, and I don't believe every article needs to revolve around me. Instead, I enjoy using my experiences as a starting point for exploring larger ideas. Whether it's something I noticed while walking through a market overseas, a conversation with someone from another culture, or simply observing how different communities solve similar problems, I'm interested in the lessons those moments can teach all of us. Travel has given me perspective, but it has also taught me humility. The more places I visit, the more I realize there is still to learn. Every culture has something worth appreciating, and every journey has a way of expanding how we see the world and our place within it. When I write, my goal is simple: to share thoughtful observations, compare perspectives, and encourage curiosity. I hope readers come away having learned something new—not just about another place, but about the world we all share. If one of my articles inspires someone to look at a familiar idea differently, ask a new question, or venture a little farther than they otherwise might have, then I've accomplished exactly what I set out to do.

Sea World Sea Turtles

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Here are some photos of sea turtles and some fish that you can see in the tanks at the sea world in San Diego, California. Related Posts Sea World Aquarium Fish Sea Life Aquarium Carlsbad, California Okinawa Expo Park and…

Sea World Aquarium Fish

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Here are some images of different types of fish found at the Sea World Aquarium. Related Posts Sea World Sea Turtles Sea Life Aquarium Carlsbad, California Shark’s Cove Oahu, Hawaii

Sea World Dolphin Show

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The dolphin show at Sea World, San Diego was a lot of fun. At the beginning of the show this guy came out to get some crowd participation and he sang some songs and made everybody laugh. The next part…

Washington Monument at Night

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Here are some photos that I was able to shoot of the Washington Monument at night. I tried getting a couple different perspectives that would compliment the photos from my previous post of the Washington Monument during the day. If…

The White House at Night

Dave

During my last night stay in Washington D.C. I made the most of the remaining time I had there and went over to the White House to take some night photos. I wanted these photos to give a night perspective…

Lincoln Memorial

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Walked to the Lincoln Memorial and gasp at the massive size. After thinking about it, I realized that it is quite fitting for how much impact Abraham Lincoln made on shaping the United States as a country. Above Abraham Lincoln’s…

Washington Monument

Dave

I enjoyed a pleasant walk around Washington D.C. I was able to get some good photos from different views of the Washington Monument. To be able to be there, see it, touch it, feel what it is like to be…

Capitol Building

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Washington D.C. is home of many spectacular government buildings. Every time I see the capitol building I’m awestruck with the awesomeness, not only of the building, but also what it represents. Related Posts United States Capital Building Dwight D. Eisenhower…

The White House

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Went to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue today to take a look at the White House. Here are some photos I took while there. After checking out the White House I happened to notice the National Christmas tree looks like it lost…

Too Much Monday Morning Excitement

Dave

Over the weekend I bought a new pot for my office plant and today I got the plant nicely situated in its new home and then low and behold a bug climbed in through the window and volunteered to be…

Flag Day 2017

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In honor of Flag Day 2017, here is a photo of the greatest flag ever. Related Posts Independence Day 2021 What is Flag Day? Flag Day: Celebrating America’s Unity and Values

San Diego Administration Center

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Went by the San Diego Administration Center and I liked the architecture so I snapped a couple photos of the building. Related Posts Photos of San Diego Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Building United States Capital Building

Overturned Golf Cart

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While golfing, a handsome senior gentleman accidentally overturned his golf cart late one afternoon. A very attractive, 40ish, female golfer, who lives in a villa on the golf course, heard the noise and called out, “Are you OK?” “I’m OK,…

The American Health Insurance Situation

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The medical community is unable to reach consensus on what to do with America’s health insurance situation. The Allergists were in favor of scratching it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves. The Gastroenterologists had sort of…

Memorial Day 2017

Dave

It takes a special kind of person to raise their hand and swear an oath to uphold the ideals that we believe in. Unfortunately some pay the ultimate price and never make it home. Please take time to remember those…