As I sit inside at this keyboard the sun is warming me even with high winds and very low temperature outside. I know not all can feel this peace. Too…
We have to expect that there will on occasion be a storm; it is just part of the way the weather system on our planet works. Until recently, prior to…
Two women, in particular, shaped my life as I grew up. My mother and a good family friend, Norma, helped me see what was important both in life and in…
When on Kodiak Island several years ago with my dear friend and fellow photographer, we enjoyed some wilderness kayaking along the coast. That enjoyment quickly turned to desperation when we…
I often find myself with emotions torn on these “patriotic” holidays. Fifty years ago, the war in Vietnam was front and center. Many my age who were there still suffer…
I believe the greatest way we can honor veterans is to make sure there are no more wars. Full disclosure: I am not a veteran of military service. During the…
Today marks the day in 1945 the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, followed three days later by another being dropped on Nagasaki. More than 130,000 people were killed,…
No matter the season I spend a fair bit of time on streams with my camera. I look for the texture of the water, especially the ripples, and…
The song, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” is part of my growing up in this world. It is more than just a song—it has always been part of a powerful message…
As I’ve often said here, I always manage to sit next to a window when I fly. Even if the sky is cloudy, in my opinion, the view is far…
Still Learning To See 