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Evening falls over the Hood Canal

(taken from the cottage at the retreat center where we taught our intensive last week)

-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

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  1. Oh my, Christine…that is beautiful! Makes me feel very lonesome for that beautiful spot, though. Was the red line part of nature or a reaction from the camera? Either way, it is sort of ethereal!