“Did you ever notice that life seems to follow certain patterns? Like I noticed that every year around this time, I hear Christmas music.” Tom Sims I’ve been told I’m difficult to buy a gift for, so I’d like to offer a simple solution: don’t. This may be hard to believe, but many more people…
A FESTIVUS WISH: “I hope spending time with your family won’t undo all the progress you’ve made with your therapist.” – unknown I like to keep busy during the period leading up to a holiday. I heard from several friends that birdwatching, or birding as they call it, was an excellent way to merge photography…
CHRISTMAS (noun) – The only time of year one can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy from a sock. – unknown I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the Christmas Holiday, and it’s been tilting toward hate as the season has become more commercial. Christmas gift-giving should follow practical guidelines for…
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — William Butler Yeats After a personally disappointing November, I’m working to lift my spirits, so most of my posts and photos for the rest of December will be holiday and Christmas-themed. As a personal challenge, I’ll focus on being…
We awoke to a dusting of icy snow on this morning. I didn’t remember any notable snow last winter, and according to recorded weather history, the last time we had even an inch of snow here (Charlotte, NC area) was in January 2022. From the looks and texture, I believe this was a combination of…
Behind our place, in the woods, lies a depression that catches water runoff during heavy rains and for photography, often offers colorful reflections through the trees. It’s wise to photograph this during the colder temperatures of late fall, as during the summer, when there is water present, the mosquitos will make a quick banquet out…