2025-03-30. Reykjavik, Iceland. Hallgrimskirkja, at night, radiates majesty and beauty on its own, even when unadorned by the northern #lights. Named after Hallgrímur Pétursson, a 17th C. poet & minister, it was designed to evoke Iceland’s natural basalt columns. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2026-09-17. #Golden, CO. Just got back from visiting 7 colleges in CO, including Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Could there be a more perfect theme this week for the #BlueSkyArtShow? “Howdy, Folks! Welcome to Golden. Where the West Lives.”

2026-07-09. Singapore Botanic Gardens. If you’ve ever been to Singapore in the hot, humid #summer, you understand why this path to Eco-Lake was inviting, but sunshade umbrella notwithstanding, a road not traveled. #BlueSkyArtShow #photography

2023-09-11. Southern CA. #Chaos in the clouds as daylight gives way to twilight. Dark blue-gray vs. vibrant orange. Who will win? #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Sunset

Students will be starting/returning to college soon! All week, I’ll be sharing resources about the disability services registration process, documentation, & accommodations. I hope you’ll follow along! Can't wait? See links to all of the resources now: https://bit.ly/LDblog160 #EduSky

2025-07-13. Seat 26A, Air Canada. Sometimes, you only see clouds so soft you imagine laying down on them to sleep. Sometimes, on a blue sky day, you get to look down & marvel at #earth ‘s wonders. #MountRainier #BlueSkyArtShow #photography

@goodport.bsky.social I’m wondering whether someone’s published a list of ways to help the greater Spokane community? Innovia Foundation is rated very highly by Charity Navigator. Any other organizations?

2021-04-18. Southern CA. Looking forward to a quiet weekend. Farmers market & time by the #water. #BluSkyArtShow #Photography #Summer

CA #HighSchoolSeniors: California made it easier to apply to UCs and Cal States. Do this one thing before working on the Academics section. #CollegeAdmissions #UCApplication #CalStateApply #NoAIWasUsedForThisPost 🆘 Need help? Contact me! admissionstidbits.substack.com/p/california...

California Made It Easier to Apply to College

School starts soon. California public/charter high school seniors applying to UCs and CSUs should do this one thing.

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2026-07-10. The gloriously #big Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, take center stage during the twice-a-night light & sound show. Those tiny things on the elevated Skyway are people enjoying an immersive experience during the show. #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #CrazyRichAsians

⚠️ Important FAFSA Process Change! ➡️ New 1-time, automatic ID confirmation process for some students ➡️ Student should be present w/government-issued photo ID; Mobile device to scan a QR code h/t: Melissa Mieyr! #NoAIWasUsedForThisPost More here: admissionstidbits.substack.com/p/important-...

Important FAFSA Changes Every Student, Parent/Contributor, & Counselor Should Be Aware Of

There's a new one-time, automatic ID confirmation process for some students.

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🤔 Anyone else ever wonder why Federal Student Aid doesn’t publish a loan calculator? Breaking loan amounts down to how much the monthly payment would be makes it feel more tangible because you can compare it to other monthly bills. #FinancialAid #CollegeAffordability #StudentLoans

2018-02-19. Seattle, WA. Seattle Glassblowing Studio offers hands-on experiences where you can channel your inner Chihuly and blow your own #glass bowl, paperweight, or ornament. Photo by me. Glass bowl by me (with a little help 🙂). #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #glassblowing

2026-04-02. Cater Walk, Washington College, MD. #Growing minds while developing sustainable native ecosystems, both on its academic campus & at its River & Field Campus, Washington College is perfect for students interested in hands-on, real world environmental impact. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2026-07-10. Singapore. A space for #quiet reflection at the 10th biannual Singapore Garden Festival held at #GardensbytheBay (sgf.nparks.gov.sg). #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2019-05-19. Garden of Flowing Fragrance, Huntington Library, Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA. Stroll familiar paths. Quiet reflection. Words and images Come into focus. #BlueSkyArtShow #Wide #Photography

2024-04-25. Southern California. Daylily glows in happier times. #BlueSkyArtShow #Macro #Photography

2020-03-14. Southern California. Finding order in ordinary places as the world around us shut down. #BlueSkyArtShow #Macro #Photography

2026-05-18. Beckman Auditorium, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA. It’s hard not to find a #curve on this circular building. Guess why it’s called the “p-orbital building”? Zoom in to see the double p-orbital hanging lanterns behind the columns. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2023-01-03. Southern California. Life is funny; you never know what’s just around the next #curve. Instead of chasing perfect, stop, breathe, and enjoy. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2024-07-07. Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei 101 is 508 meters #tall. When I visited, I did not free solo; I took the elevator. (Screenshot from a video because the file is too big.) #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2025-12-22. Grand Central Station, NYC. A BEC & coffee to start off my 1st #morning back in the northeast for the holidays. Yum! #BlueSkyArtShow #photography

2025-03-29. Iceland. Stóribjörn (Ursa Major) in the #soft glow of Norðurljós (Aurora Borealis). (Bonus photo for being late this week!) #BlueSkyArtShow #photography

2025-03-26. Vik í Mýrdal, Iceland. Víkurkirkja in the #soft rain, with Reynisdrangar peeking through the fog in the distance. (Late to the party this week!) #BlueSkyArtShow #photography

2017-04-21. Just an ordinary day, with ordinary things, at home in the yard. A daylily and a colander. Oh, and a partial solar eclipse. Negative #ShadowPlay. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2025-03-27. At Kerið, in Iceland, you can walk completely around the rim, and/or take a trail down into the crater to the #Edge of the lake. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2025-10-05. Lincoln Park, Long Beach, CA. While en route to cheer on family running in the marathon, I came across this #Odd sight, an enormous penny (which must have cost a pretty penny) at the entrance to the park. No humdrum park sign needed! #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2026-04-09. A mama-to-be Allen’s hummingbird patiently nurtures #New life to the gentle, soothing tones of an old wind chime. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

2026-04-01. McDaniel College. I mentor students applying to college, guiding them in exploring beyond “name brands”, to find colleges that provide #Openings to their future: Small class sizes, research opportunities, & early 1:1 career coaching. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #CollegeAdmissions

2019-04-06. Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve, CA. Beaches are my happy place, my favorite #background for play & relaxation. Warm & sunny white sand beaches. Or wild & rugged sand dunes where, despite the ruggedness, you can always find little wildflower treasures. #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography