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      <image:caption>A waiting room that feels more like a sanctuary than a space to wait. I really like this one.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In Sicily, it felt like nature and I were the only beings in existence</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Do you remember Flat Eric? I do! I loved these commercials, and the Flat Beat instrumental by Mr. Oizo</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The dog I met in one of the vet clinics I visited over the years with my cats. I hope the dog is alright.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peeking through the window at this unique gallery, where street art takes center stage.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s me, in the wild, bird watching.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cianek AKA Gucci, the love of my life.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I spent a delightful September afternoon exploring Whitney in New York.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My trusty bike, one of my favorite ways to get around.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I stumbled upon this abstract sculpture in a hospital patio in Warsaw I frequented with my mom years ago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A quiet moment in Donostia / San Sebastián, made memorable by this graffiti’s simple yet powerful message.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sipping coffee in a cozy neighborhood cafe, a small mishap turned the moment into a charming memory.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The winter sun cast a golden glow on this towering wooden sculpture of building blocks and a pencil. A whimsical sight on a winter walk.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As the summer night deepened, I wandered Lake Zurich's shores, captivated by its ever-changing beauty across the seasons.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Strolling through my neighborhood, I stumbled upon these coffee beans in a gallery display.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A rare sight today: an empty, pristine, and untouched beach. A beautiful reminder of what we're losing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lisbon's stony architecture provides an unexpected home for these resilient green trees. I often wonder about their secret to survival.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A relic from my pandemic walks: this 'Make Love Not Cos' sign, sadly no longer there, brought a smile to my face every week</image:caption>
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