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Mei Xiang at Washington National Zoo


Mei Xiang at Washington National Zoo, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

We saw Mei and Tian Tian at the National Zoo when we visited Washington! They are truly adorable! We also learned that these pandas are only here “on loan” to us from China as “ambassadors of conservation.” What a fantastic gift!

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100 Plates by Gabriel Kline


100 Plates by Gabriel Kline, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

One morning while my sons were attending Super Saturday classes at UNC Asheville, my husband, daughter and I visited a Farmer’s Market that takes place on the UNC Asheville campus each Saturday. A young man was among the varied sellers; he had several tables out with lovely plates, bowls and other finery. I overheard another customer say the magic words “buy one get one free,” and then quickly decided I must have two of his wonderful rice bowls to decorate my office. So I purchased the bowls, which now greet me every time I walk into my office … and also picked up this postcard! It is to promote the artist’s showing at The Grace and Cameron West Art Gallery. Love local arts!

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Linocut by Monica Miller, UNC Asheville


Linocut by Monica Miller, UNC Asheville, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

I picked this neat card up while my kids were attending Super Saturday classes at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. It is to promote “Environmental Impressions,” A Collection of Linocuts by Monica Miller for her B.A. Art Exhibition. Support the local arts, I say! 🙂

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Pottery by Cynthia Bringle


Pottery by Cynthia Bringle, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

from the Clay Gallery on Penland School Road in Penland, North Carolina. I actually picked this card up at UNC Asheville.

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Nutcrackers


Nutcrackers, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

This is a greeting card, from an ink and watercolor painting by Janice Peroni. Janice is a quadripleglic who paints with restricted use of her arms and hands. I love the colors, which is why it’s included here 🙂 Plus, I admire people who move beyond their limitations to inspire those of us not similarly challenged! 🙂

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Ice Skating Memories


Ice Skating Memories, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

This is not a postcard, but a greeting card entitled “Skating in Sunlight” painted by Gertrude Dorman Doll, who was paralyzed by polio but retains use of her lower arms and hands. It reminds me of many fun times ice skating in on Strawbridge Lake in Moorestown, New Jersey 🙂

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Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto Map


Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto Map, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

This also from my sister, Maria! Very unique!

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Advertising Card


Advertising Card, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

This cool card is from my sister, Maria! Thanks! 🙂

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New River Gorge Bridge, West Virginia


New River Gorge Bridge, West Virginia, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

We traveled this bridge many times during our Summer, 2008 mission trip to Summersville, West Virginia. This is the longest arch bridge in the western hemisphere!

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The Tip of Borneo


The Tip of Borneo, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia.

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