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Barren Alaskan Wilderness (August 2024)
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Alaska may be barren and remote, but nature remained a great companion. Men frequently say to me, “I should think you would feel lonesome down there, and want to be nearer to folks, rainy and snowy days and nights especially.” … Read More

Environmental & Ecosystem Sustainability | Ocean Conservation
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The world remains our oyster—if we protect, nurture, and sustain its health. Individuals, groups, and organizations have raised their hands to help or found ways to actively do so. The opportunities to support them are also available, but first and … Read More

Children’s Literacy: Word by word, story by story (2023-2025)
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Think of how language and literacy have expanded our species and paved the way to new inventions. Across every corner of the world, diverse creatures have evolved unique ways of communicating for survival. How do children communicate their needs to … Read More

The Maritimes Evergreen | Eastern Canada Provinces (July 2023)
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In the time between Canada Day festivities and the start of the Indigenous Games, I traveled to the Maritimes and not only observed the impacts of the recent unprecedented wildfires, but also learned more about Canada’s history. The museums in … Read More

Whitehorse Whispers | Yukon, Canada (October 2022)
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Under the autumn aura, and away from the Pacific Northwest forest fires, the quiet simplicity of Whitehorse, Yukon was a breath of fresh air. I visited the Yukon Public Library just down the street from where I stayed, and a … Read More

Finding The Allure In Bedraggled Seattle, And During COVID-19 Pandemic (June 2018-2024)
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Old brick troubled by safety orange, construction sites. Cranes flutter. Uphill climbs and downward gazes Downtown power walks, in and out of skid rows. A work-in-progress city. Zigzag through nifty gift shops and fresh fish; A farmers market maze. Stopping … Read More

Vancouver’s Green and Growth (June 2015 and October 2017- 2018, November 2021-2024)
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Vancouver’s gems included its green parks, striking architecture and beaches nestled beside the city. I’ve visited the city ages ago as a child with my family, but I barely remembered anything about it. Now, I’ve had the chance to explore … Read More

XR Immersive Technology (VR, AR, MR) | My App – shortlisted in London International contest 2020
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Download my free App to explore my painting, “On The Brink”, in 3D Augmented Reality Instructions for installing my OnTheBrink App on your Android device: Install the app from Google Play, (see Privacy Policy). Currently not available on iOS. Should … Read More

Autumn In Iceland | Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Golden Circle (September-October 2019)
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It was my second time in Iceland after more than 15 years, in autumn—the season of change and impermanence. Yet this time, it wasn’t the overpowering smell of sulfur that I remember most. This time, it was the quiet reminder … Read More

Butchart Gardens in Vancouver Island, British Columbia (October 2018)
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Over the past weekend for Canadian Thanksgiving, I traveled to Brentwood Bay on Vancouver Island to feast my eyes on the beauty of the Butchart Gardens. This 55-acre park, similar in size to the VanDusen botanical garden in Vancouver, included … Read More