Ones for whom the rules do not apply…
There are those to whom the rules seem to not apply. When a person has been there for everything – every birthday growing up, every piano recital, every t-ball game,…
The invaluable wisdom…
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” “The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” “When another blames…
The beginnings of a story…
A truck with studded tires and ample ground clearance is almost required in this part of the state. And, as far as Jeff is concerned, he won’t buy a truck…
Frozen wiper blades…
The winter aggravates me. If humans were designed for cold weather, we would probably have a bit more hair. Like, a dog or a bear… At least this time there is actually…
Growing up under a roof…
Same as always. My parents visited this weekend. It is still weird for my parents to come stay at “my” house. Instead of me growing up in theirs. Stay tuned……
On the day to see a sunset…
What is wrong with the universe? On the same day, a truly massive asteroid passed us by only a couple of ten thousand miles (an extremely small increment in the grand scheme…
Always take the call…
Both my photographer friends Jeff and Ashel are in these photos: Jeff is on the phone. There are a few professions out there that “never stop.” It isn’t a 9-to-5…
Come and go home…
Is there a trouble to travel? It sometimes takes a long time between places. Sometimes travel forces long hours and exhausting work… just sitting there. But to wake in one…
It is solved by walking…
“Solvitur ambulando.” ~St. Jerome This quote was on Steve McCurry’s blog a few weeks ago. It embodies my experience in most cities. Especially when traveling alone, I walk. I walk…
Because, Venice…
Is it possible to sum up a place? These are the photos from one day in Venice: 8:27am – 8:52pm. . . . Venice. As the tours pour in, people…
Continuation of travel…
My first experience with “unsupported” travel – that is, without anyone making my reservations or travel bookings – was back in February of 2008 while I was studying abroad. I…
Cold places don’t last…
Except in the ridiculous latitudes north and south or around the equator, the changes of the seasons mark the passing of years. It becomes more apparent when another summer has…