How does one capture praise in a photograph outside of a sanctuary or outdoor chapel? The reasons for praise are easy to find... especially when surrounded by palm trees, azure ocean, crabs, iguanas, and great friends. But actually capturing the act of praise is not so easy a task. Unless you just keep your eyes... Continue Reading →

Today's word just presented itself without much of a challenge.Southwest was kind enough to provide me the image of a literal heart. Our excellent travel companions provide the heart to our new adventure.

As I'm sitting here looking out the window as the country flies by below, I am struck by how the human species has been working tirelessly (and quite successfully) at fulfilling our goal of manifest destiny.This is extremely apparent in the pre-dawn hours when you see lights as far as you can see in all... Continue Reading →

This one might be a bit of a stretch, but it illustrates how my thought process comes together... We live in a world of great inequity. The haves have so much more than the have nots... This is not just about the stuff we own. It is about our access to information, our ability to... Continue Reading →

Some paths are familiar. Some are new. Some paths are well travelled. Some are known only to a few. Some paths lead to great places. Some are just there. Some paths are long. Some may only take you to the next yard over.

Born of clay and fire passing the days unnoticed steadfast all day long.

Advent is about waiting in hope for a promise to be fulfilled. But waiting is never easy. Even when there is a promise of delivery, it is difficult to remain patient as we wait to discover if the promise will be realized or overlooked.

It has been a couple years since I did an Advent photo challenge. In an attempt to reconnect with a sense of normalcy, I'm going to take this on again this year. I'm starting a couple days late, so for the first couple days, I'll be doubling up on words.