Dog Chapel: Stephen Huneck's Homage to Man's Best Friend

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Stephen Huneck began his artistic journey in 1997 after a life-altering near-death experience involving a half-canine apparition, which inspired him to create a tribute to dogs. The discussion then shifts to the term "leaf-peeping," with participants expressing confusion about its meaning and legality. Some speculate it refers to outdoor activities like bird watching or hiking, while others humorously compare it to inappropriate behavior. Overall, the conversation highlights the mix of admiration for Huneck's work and curiosity about the unfamiliar term.
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"Stephen Huneck started building his masterpiece in 1997, after a near-death experience brought him face-to-snout with a mysterious half-canine apparition. The encounter inspired him to create a work of art as homage to man's best friend."

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That sort of stuff scares me, btw what is 'leaf-peeping' is it legal ?
 
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That sort of stuff scares me, btw what is 'leaf-peeping' is it legal ?

Only if you are of legal age.

I think it means bird watching, or other outdoor activities like hiking...I think. I have never heard term.

Yes people come up with some mighty strange stuff.
 
leaf peeping sound like a peepin tom situation
 

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