Reese Marie
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"That the powerful play goes on and that you may contribute a verse"
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The Golden Adventure of Ritz
Hi. My name is Ritz. I am a fluffy golden retriever. I love to sleep and fetch and chew on toys. But the thing I love most of all is swimming. My breed was made to swim through the water to retrieve ducks. I don't think I've ever retrieved a real duck before. I did have a toy duck when I was a young puppy that I thought was real for a long time. I chewed and chewed on him and I didn't understand why he kept squeaking. Then, finally, I tore him open and I found fluff inside. Fluff! My humans tricked me! All that time I thought I was being a hero, bringing down a mighty, mighty duck. Anyway, I digress. I've never retrieved a real duck, but I do love to retrieve tennis balls when my humans throw them into the water.
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Petlife
When I Look at the Stars, I am a Traveler . Third Place in Landscape Mode Challenge.
Out of the window of an airplane. No one had ever told me that this was the perfect vantage point for viewing the stars. On my right, the man next to me was asleep, somehow, slumped over with the airplane-provided pillow under his head and airplane-provided blanket draped over him. I had spent the better part of two hours trying to get those airplane provisions situated in a comfortable– or comfortable enough– way to let me sleep... with no luck. Sleeping on the plane was a challenge too great for me. But I didn’t mind anymore. Because I had opened my window. About two hours before, I had closed it as part of the equation that was supposed to equal sleep. I followed every step of that equation but could not get it to yield the expected result. I should have known. I’ve never been any good at performing equations. Looking with wonder. That’s what I’m good at.
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Wander
Caramel Swirl Frozen Yogurt, AKA I Don't Want to go to the Store to Buy Ice Cream
While the grocery store is one of the few places we're still allowed to visit, I have been trying to limit my trips. So when I found myself craving ice cream but was stocked up on all of the other food essentials, I had to improvise.
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Feast
How I was able to see the Northern Lights in Michigan. Third Place in Outdoor Shots Challenge.
The Aurora Borealis has always fascinated me, but I imagined I would have to travel to Alaska, Norway, Iceland, or some far off, far North region to see it. I live in Illinois, so those destinations all seemed a little bit insurmountable. It wasn't until I was staying in a cabin in Northern Michigan when the thought occurred to me, and I decided to do some research. It turns out, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is one of the best places in the United States to see the Northern Lights, besides, of course, Alaska. If you, like me, dream of seeing the dancing lights in the sky, stay tuned for a few tips.
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Wander
We Had to Evacuate from Italy
I arrived in Rome in January to begin my last semester of college, a semester that I would spend abroad in the beautiful city of Rome. Early on, I heard news that my University had to evacuate the students who were studying in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. This was the first time I had heard of coronavirus.
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Education
12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Chicago
1. Skydeck This one is a classic Chicago destination for a reason! The Willis Tower is the tallest building in Chicago, and one of the tallest in the world—so, naturally, it provides an unreal birds-eye view of the city. On a clear day, you can even see all the way across the 100-mile-wide Lake Michigan, to the state of Michigan on the other side. And, you will be able to snag some amazing pictures in which you'll look like you're walking on air!
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Wander
A Shot in the Dark: My Crazy Night Sky Photography Story. Top Story - July 2018.
Basically, this is the story of a lucky shot. To begin, let's go back a few years. First of all, I am far from a pro-photographer. I shoot on a DSLR, for which I only have one lens. But I am an aspiring photographer. Over the past year or two, I have been learning more and more about photography, not to mention falling in love with it. Also, I am a stargazer by nature so night sky photography has always intrigued me. I remember being in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan a couple years ago, gazing mesmerized at the star-filled sky. This was not long after I bought my first DSLR, and I figured I could use it to snap a quick photo of the beautiful sky. I turned it on and pointed it towards the sky, in auto mode. To my dismay, the blurry picture that resulted hardly captured any of the millions of pinpoints of light I could see with my eyes. This was my first experience with "night sky photography."
By Reese Marie7 years ago in Photography
Top 10 College Movies
Most people can agree that college is a crazy and fun time in life! So, not surprisingly, there are a number of films that depict college life. These films are great to watch if you are in college and can relate to them, or if you are headed to college and are looking for a glimpse of what it is like. They may not be the most accurate depictions of college, but their humor, drama, and inspiration still make them worth the watch!
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Education
