“Festivus” Far Far Away
I don’t have billions of dollars to spend photographing the universe with the likes of the James Webb Space Telescope or the Hubble Space Telescope. Heck, I don’t ever have an extremely long lens, so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered this image on my camera of a spinning gas giant orbiting twin…
“Festivus” Berry Merry
“Did you ever notice that life seems to follow certain patterns? Like I noticed that every year around this time, I hear Christmas music.” I acknowledge I may be challenging to shop for because it’s true: if I want or need something and can afford it, I’ll purchase it myself throughout the year. It doesn’t…
“Festivus” Birding
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…
“Festivus” Holiday Keyhole
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…
“Festivus” Bells And Bows
“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…