Prostrators on prostration boards, Tibetan prayer flags, inside Boudha Stupa, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prostrators on prostration boards, Tibetan prayer flags, inside Boudha Stupa, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie under a huge lit and glowing Christmas tree, snow all around, South Addition, Anchorage, Alaska

Rosie under a huge lit and glowing Christmas tree, snow all around, South Addition, Anchorage, Alaska, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie trotting over to attend Mass, in front of the old Alaska Tile building, wearing her red winter outfit, pink hearts scarf, plaid Christmas jacket, red sweater, and black booties, looking colorful in the snow, downtown Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Rosie trotting over to attend Mass, in front of the old Alaska Tile building, wearing her red winter outfit, pink hearts scarf, plaid Christmas jacket, red sweater, and black booties, looking colorful in the snow, downtown Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Nose up full tilt dog boogie, Rosie in bliss, racing her shadow at full speed across the newly mown lawn at Meadowbrook Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Nose up full tilt dog boogie, Rosie in bliss, racing her shadow at full speed across the newly mown lawn at Meadowbrook Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Natural snow chute, avalanche area, misty mountain, near Girdwood, Turnagain Arm, Southcentral Alaska, USA

Natural snow chute, avalanche area, misty mountain, near Girdwood, Turnagain Arm, Southcentral Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Glow of the sun doesn't end at night, view of my hosts traditional Mexican red leather chairs and table, through the stained glass windows and door, gently peeling paint in the long hallway, from the roof, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Glow of the sun doesn't end at night, view of my hosts traditional Mexican red leather chairs and table, through the stained glass windows and door, gently peeling paint in the long hallway, from the roof, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Hands at spiritual work, green dragon water jug - monks pouring blessed water to brass container, maroon robes, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Hands at spiritual work, green dragon water jug - monks pouring blessed water to brass container, maroon robes, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento, doors of granadilla wood, carved by Jesús Gómez Velazco, bronze high reliefs by master Benito Castañeda, The last supper, 12 apostles, Jesus leads Sermon on the Mount, gothic design, Guadalajara, Mexico

Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento, doors of granadilla wood, carved by Jesús Gómez Velazco, bronze high reliefs by master Benito Castañeda, The last supper, 12 apostles, Jesus leads Sermon on the Mount, gothic design, Guadalajara, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Horses and riders walking along the Pacific coast beach, cloudy day, mixed with sun, Ocean Shores, Washington, USA

Horses and riders walking along the Pacific coast beach, cloudy day, mixed with sun, Ocean Shores, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Forest sheder, wood and stone round building, arch door, stained glass, forest, Breightenbush Hot Springs, Marion County, Oregon, USA

Forest sheder, wood and stone round building, arch door, stained glass, forest, Breightenbush Hot Springs, Marion County, Oregon, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Meditating Buddha statue, on a sunny day, potted flowers, shells, mirror, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Meditating Buddha statue, on a sunny day, potted flowers, shells, mirror, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Ward Lane checking his smart phone as we drive Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm in the winter towards Kenai Pennisula, south east of Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Ward Lane checking his smart phone as we drive Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm in the winter towards Kenai Pennisula, south east of Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Misty mountain top driving along Turnagain Arm under the mists towards Kenai, 1/2 hour south east of Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Misty mountain top driving along Turnagain Arm under the mists towards Kenai, 1/2 hour south east of Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rural mountains and skyscape on the far side of Turnagain Inlet, looking towards Sunrise area, day time, Cook Inlet, south east of Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Rural mountains and skyscape on the far side of Turnagain Inlet, looking towards Sunrise area, day time, Cook Inlet, south east of Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Balancing on the Carpentry tool box, old photos of Guadalajara in the background, The Making of Closet, Guadalajara, Mexico

Balancing on the Carpentry tool box, old photos of Guadalajara in the background, The Making of Closet, Guadalajara, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Global village postcard, Arcelia Barbero Gomez's Mexique computer center, Zona Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Global village postcard, Arcelia Barbero Gomez's Mexique computer center, Zona Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness Dagchen Sakya blessing the 5 Dhyani crowns for the empowerment, on traditional Tibetan Buddhist lama throne, shrine with photos of senior Sakya master, masters of ceremonies, Sakya Lamdre, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

His Holiness Dagchen Sakya blessing the 5 Dhyani crowns for the empowerment, on traditional Tibetan Buddhist lama throne, shrine with photos of senior Sakya master, masters of ceremonies, Sakya Lamdre, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Community volunteers wearing Santa Claus hats - out to spred Christmas joy to the world - distributing hot cider, cookies, candy, and other goodies to passerbys, on a cold snowy day, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Community volunteers wearing Santa Claus hats - out to spred Christmas joy to the world - distributing hot cider, cookies, candy, and other goodies to passerbys, on a cold snowy day, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Community volunteers wearing Santa Claus hats - out to spred Christmas joy to the world - distributing hot cider, cookies, candy, and other goodies to passerbys, on a cold snowy day, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Community volunteers wearing Santa Claus hats - out to spred Christmas joy to the world - distributing hot cider, cookies, candy, and other goodies to passerbys, on a cold snowy day, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Carson making Tibetan mo-mos on the front porch, beef, a dusting of flour, Himalayan salt, steamer, napkins, Seattle, Washington, USA

Carson making Tibetan mo-mos on the front porch, beef, a dusting of flour, Himalayan salt, steamer, napkins, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.