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    Children of the Philippines

    The journey is never long when you take it with a friend!   Over the past 37 years I have taken many a journey with my husband and best friend.   After years of traveling together and patiently watching Joel take all the pictures, I finally asked for my own camera.   I remember the request well. We were walking through the crowded streets of Chengdu, China and my eyes longed to capture everything I was seeing. It was then, I finally decided, that no one should ever have to share a camera!   That Christmas under the tree was a beautiful, red Canon camera. It was that Christmas and…

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    Industrious Women of Bangkok, Thailand

    The word industrious speaks for itself as one looks at the women of Bangkok, Thailand. From the art of sewing, the hard work of raising and selling produce, to the beauty in flower arranging they work with great diligence. The working women of Bangkok, Thailand perform the simplest tasks in their everyday work; yet to the tourist they are the creators of art. Whether it be fabric and thread, the colorful arrangement of local blooms, or a street cart filled with tropical fruit, the work of these hard-working women will delight any onlooker. For many, industry is a lost art; but here in Bangkok, Thailand it can be seen on…