July 4th

Firework closeup

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Epoct Icon

Even with the all the excitement at the Disney's Epcot, the Geodesic Dome is clearly the centered point of interest.

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Cooling

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No mouse pad required

This handheld trac ball is probably 15 yrs old and was great for games and web surfing when no available flat surface for your mouse. Perfect for laptop while on a plane.

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Before computers

Spending moments alone or just passing the time, in the old days we played solitaire the hard way....playing cards.

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Ice castle

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Napping balance

After a short nap balanced on one leg, she takes a "yoga like" stretch before flying off.

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Winner

During a tennis boot camp for children, this youngster won the tough guy award for overall effort. He's around 12.

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First win

Actually this equestrian field had 6 contestants and they all won first place.Early encouragement and reward training.

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A couple left

It only takes gentle breeze to spread these seeds.

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Universal trophy style

It looks like this young tennis winner has received a trophy purchased in bulk. Just pop in a disc and it's a tennis trophy. Very non-descriptive. He doesn't care....he won !

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Fern underside

These are located on the underside of garden ferns and are extremely small. The inch worm wasn't initally seen while shooting. Looking closer I found almost 25 percent had some type on insect on them. Time to spray.

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Apple art

The perfect mouse.

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On three, one two ....wait

Someone touched her or she heard a sound. It doesn't matter....just be patient eveyone.

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What can you say.

In the early stages of your child's sport experiences, Nothing helps to build their character, discipline and fortitude than losing.

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Limo on two wheels

If you're going to ride, ride in comfort. This Harley looks pretty road comfortable.

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Lost arguement

No matter what the arguement was about, this child lost. The real question is how long will she pout before giving in the parent decision.

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Feng Shui

This 3000 year old body of chinese science and knowledge tells us that you will have luck (and wealth) if you hang a chrystal pendant in a Northeast corner window of your house. I'm still waiting.

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Evil eye

I'm not sure I understand, but in Italy the evil eye is a good luck charm. Go figure?

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Your choice

Hot and cold at the tip of your fingers.

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Luck of the Irish

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hiding right in front

A bright cardinal takes a moment in a sago palm

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Folding sewing scissors

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Out of bounds

Keep it to the left or deal with the water and two strokes.

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