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The view from a spacecraft window of a vast, heavily cratered lunar surface in the foreground, with the Moon hanging in black space beyond.

I will always be obsessed with these insane NASA photos of the moon.

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The El Arroyo restaurant in Austin, its marquee sign reading "Want peace of mind? Inquire within" beside a cottage with a yellow awning and palm trees.

Mass Relevance reunion at El Arroyo.

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A child in a puffy coat walks across fresh snow in front of a single-story brick house under a bright blue sky.

It's rare that we have a snow day like this in Central Texas.

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The view from an airplane window of clouds lit gold by a low sun, with the engine cowling visible at the corner.

Still a sucker for a good airplane photo of the clouds.

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A six-piece band performing on a theater stage under deep blue light.

Always good to see Jeff Tweedy live. This show did not disappoint.

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The interior of a chapel with a timber-framed vaulted ceiling, a blue half-dome painted with stars above a crucifix, stained-glass windows, and rows of blue-cushioned chairs.

What a gorgeous chapel at Cedarbrake in Belton.

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The Golden Gate Bridge seen from water level, sunlight flaring through its towers against a blue sky.

It may be corny but the Bay Cruise in SF was so much fun. Seeing Alcatraz in real life was surreal.

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A toddler in a purple star-print skirt reaches up toward a seagull perched on a weathered wooden pier railing, the ocean behind her.

We had so much fun with Lucy at the Pier in San Francisco.

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Downtown Birmingham at golden hour seen from a high window, the City Federal tower rising above quiet streets.

Such a great view of Birmingham from my hotel window.

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A historic hotel room with dark wood-paneled walls, an ornate plaster ceiling, and a blue suitcase resting on the bed.

This is my favorite room at The Kelly in Birmingham.