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Let me begin by stating that many of my heroes see the world through different mediums-or in this case- lenses. I'd like to introduce you to a phenomenal Photographer whom I had the pleasure to be introduced to: D STEVENS. You may not know his face- but…

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THERE ARE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD LIKE TULUM. THIS MAJESTIC PRE-COLUMBIAN MAYAN CITY IN MEXICO NEAR CANCUN IS A TRUE MARVEL THAT WAS LIKE GOING BACK IN TIME IN HISTORY. IT USED TO SERVE AS A PORT FOR COBA IN THE MEXICO STATE OF QUITANA ROO. LEARN…

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BEING A NATIVE BORN LOS ANGELENO I'VE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT THE LA BREA TARPITS MUSEUM NEAR THE MID WILSHIRE DISTRICT IN L.A. I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I VISITED ON A SCHOOL FIELD TRIP AS I YOUNG CHILD AND PERHAPS TWICE AS AN ADULT. EACH TRIP WAS…

YOU KNOW WE LOVE TO FEATURE GREAT PHOTOS HERE ON ITS ALL ARTS- TODAY WE'RE TAKING A LOOK A SOME GREAT OUTDOOR SHOTS SUBMITTED BY OUR VIEWERS. SOMETIMES THE PERFECT PICTURE IS HAPPENING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU. ENJOY THESE AWESOME SHOTS.

OUR FIRST SHOT COMES FROM KATHIE WILKINS, AN…

YES IT IS USUALLY VERY HOT IN PALM SPRINGS, CA- HOWEVER THIS IS DEFINITELY A NICE LITTLE PLACE TO VISIT IF YOU LOVE EXOTIC DESERT PLANTS PARTICULARLY CACTUS PLANTS. I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING ALL THESE DIFFERENT MARVELS OF PLANTS WITH THEIR UNIQUE DESIGNS BY NATURE.…

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THIS WAS A GREAT DAY TO CATCH SOME SHOTS OF LOCAL SURFERS AT ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES HERE IN CALIFORNIA- DANA POINT. I ACTUALLY WASN'T EXPECTING TO TAKE PICTURES OF SURFERS-SO I WAS VERY PLEASED THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET SUCH NICE PICTURES.…

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THE CURRENT PANDEMIC HAS US AT HOME AND DOING MORE EATING THAN ANYTHING-BUT I PERSONALLY HAVE DONE MORE PREPARING FOOD TO COOK ON THE GRILL OUTSIDE SINCE THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS. HOW ABOUT YOU? IT'S GETTING WARMER AND IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO COOK OUTSIDE. HERE'S A LIST OF BBQ GRILLS AND RELATED PRODUCTS YOU MAY WANT…

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DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY HOMEOWNERS ARE TURNING TO HOUSE-SITTERS MORE OFTEN THESE DAYS TO DETER THEFT WHEN THEY TRAVEL FOR LONG PERIODS? YES - MANY PEOPLE ARE MAKING THEMSELVES AVAILABLE TO HOUSE SIT TO EARN AN INCOME- EITHER FULL OR PART TIME. 

"A win win for House-sitters and Homeowners?"

You know the…

THROUGH MY MANY VISITS TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- NOT ONLY DID I LEARN ABOUT THE WONDERFUL MIXED CULTURE OF THE DOMINICAN PEOPLE, BUT I GOT A CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT THE OTHER CULTURE THAT SHARES THE ISLAND OF HISPANOLA, THE PEOPLE OF HAITI.

HISPANOLA AS A WHOLE WAS ALWAYS UNDER THE RULE UNDER VARIOUS WORLD POWERS DUE TO ITS PRODUCTION OF SUGAR.…

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AS WE CONTINUE TO ENDURE BEING ON LOCKDOWN IN OUR HOMES-MANY OF US ARE UNSURE HOW ALL THIS IS GOING TO PLAY OUT- AND HOW WE WILL CONTINUE TO EARN INCOME? THIS IS AN IDEAL TIME TO FIND DIFFERENT WAYS TO MAKE EXTRA INCOME. I'VE SUPPLIED A NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES THAT I CAN RECOMMEND FOR THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND…

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I'M SURE IF WE'VE BEEN WASHING OUR HANDS AS OFTEN AS WE'RE BEING TOLD TO-DUE TO THE PANDEMIC- IT'S ESSENTIAL THAT WE KEEP OUR HANDS MOISTURIZED-TO PREVENT DRYING OUT AND CRACKING. HERE'S SOME LINKS TO SOME MOISTURIZING PRODUCTS YOU MAY WANT TO INVEST IN TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY AND HYDRATED DURING THE…

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WITH THE WAY THINGS HAVE BEEN GOING-IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP TABS ON NECESSITIES, AND OBTAINING FOOD IS ONE OF THE MANY CHALLENGES WE FACE TODAY. I WANTED TO INCLUDE OR HIGHLIGHT SOME…

THIS IS A NEW AND UNCERTAIN ERA WE ARE FACING AND WITH "STAY AT HOME" ORDERS FROM OUR GOVERNMENT CURRENTLY IN PLACE,IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE QUICKLY OBTAIN

NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR OUR HOMES,MAKE SURE…

I DON'T HAVE TO ASK OR TELL ANY OF YOU READING THIS THAT DURING THIS PANDEMIC THAT THE WORLD FACES-WE ARE ALSO FACING HAVING TO OBTAIN GOODS FOR OUR HOMES IN COMPETITION WITH PANIC-STRICKEN SHOPPERS WHO ARE ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF TRYING TO ENSURE SURVIVAL FOR THEIR FAMILIES-ALL THE WHILE TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF ALL OF THIS. EMPTY SHELVES ARE BECOMING A…

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WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW-IT'S EASY TO SAY "DON'T BE FEARFUL-OR DON'T PANIC- BUT WE MUST KEEP OUR WITS ABOUT US AND FOCUS ON ADDING POWER TO OUR IMMUNE SYSTEMS AS WE FACE THIS GLOBAL CRISIS. ADDING AN INCREASE OF NATURAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO OUR DIET IS IMPERATIVE TO BUILD A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM. WITH ALL…

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I WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF MY EARLY WORKS THAT I ILLUSTRATED WHEN PEN & INK WERE MY FAVORITE MEDIUM TO WORK IN. I WAS REALLY ATTRACTED TO THE DETAIL I COULD OBTAIN WITH DRAWING WITH THIS COMBINATION-PARTICULARLY WITH HAIR USING A TECHNICAL PEN.…

I TRULY ENJOY CREATING PORTRAITS ON WOOD. I'VE ALSO BEEN FASCINATED WITH THE ELEGANCE, BEAUTY , AND PRECISION OF THE ART AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF EGYPTIAN ART. IT IS CERTAINLY A HEAVY INFLUENCE ON ME WE I TAKE ON A PROJECT LIKE THIS. I WANTED TO PORTRAY AN ELEGANT ROYAL IN PEACEFUL CONTEMPLATION.…