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National Aquarium, Baltimore

26 Wednesday Apr 2017

Posted by Ronald Parks in Aquarium, Baltimore, Photography

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Aquarium, Baltimore, boats, Cushings, fish, nature, photography, puffin, Sea Turtle

Hard to believe my daughter is 24. For her birthday she wanted to go to the zoo but because of the nasty weather, we went to the Aquarium instead. it is always a good time with her, Kevin and Kathy.

Kevin, Jules and their new friend – the sloth (couldn’t see the one inside, he was way up in a tree sleeping for 22 hours).

Non-stop raining outside. The USS Torsk. Didn’t it use to have shark teeth painted on the front?

Top of the stairs, everyone wants their photo taken here. I did like the layout of the aquarium, you just follow a path thru the building and you pretty much get to see everything, except of course when the bratty little kids just bust right on thru putting their grubby little hands all over the windows.

So now I see a problem – when smart phones came out I refused to use one as my camera. God made phones for a reason, cameras for another. Well, this photo was taken with a point and shoot that I bought specifically for taking pics thru glass.

And here is one from my daughter’s iPhone! I just may have to sell all my cameras, laptop and every other device to get one of these!

Moving on…this reminded me of kayaking at Dundee Creek for some reason.

Turtle floating about.

I didn’t even notice this guy until someone pointed him out to me.

Another great shot my daughter took.

Morie!

Nice colors and reflections on top the water, looking up from underneath.

This guy is starting to collect some algae.

Here is one of the oldest residents at the Aquarium.

Him and the three legged sea turtle have been here since the aquarium opened.

Calypso the sea turtle getting fed.

Sitting, watching, waiting…

Nice colors.

What a life.

Quite a variety of underwater plant life.

Julie petting a ray.

Overhead display.

Kevin and Julie. It is unbelievable how my daughter looks now compared to back in November, when she had a tumor removed. Thanks God.

Domino Sugar Hon.

J for Jules.

Back to the house for some cake – Tres Leches (Milk Cake). Thanks Kathy for making!

Five Days at Hopkins

13 Sunday Nov 2016

Posted by Ronald Parks in Health, Hopkins

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Baltimore, Cushings, GOD, Health, Hopkins, hospital, Jesus, photography, Recovery, Terps

After 5 days my daughter finally got to go home today. The surgery was a success. Now for the road to recovery. I thank those who sent prayers. And thanks to most of the staff at Hopkins. They were very caring and helpful. On different days, I roamed around to see what I could see. I like the older hospital section best.

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The evening sun brightening up the old building.

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One of many walkways that connects the various sections together. Nice hike.

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I see a cruise ship back there – that will be Kathy and I in a few months.

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Levels of the dome.

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Looking up at the dome. They pretty much let you walk all over the place in here. I was only stopped once – security thought I had a drone controller in my hand.

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I was told that Jesus’ foot is worn down by all the people that touch it for luck – I guess like the bronze turtle at College Park – I think it worked better for my daughter than it did this weekend for the football team!!

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Terps at Byrd Stadium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the children’s hospital

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Nice balcony.

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Reminds me of a fort

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Nice little pond and garden

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No plaque. Maybe the first source of water for the hospital when it was built?

My daughter was very strong through all this, considering what was involved. Thanks God!!

 

 

My Diagnosis — pituitarymoon

14 Friday Oct 2016

Posted by Ronald Parks in Cushings, Health

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Cushings, Health, LIFE, Pituitary Gland

I’ve been skinny my entire life. Never passed a size one until about a year and a half ago. I felt like I jumped from a size one to a size seven over night. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE eating. Especially because I could never gain weight. Everyone said enjoy it now cause it’ll […]

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As I mentioned before about my daughter, this is her journey.

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