To paraphrase... Perception is in the eye of the beholder. It is not always easy to look at something and know exactly what the differences are between what you are seeing and what is actually there. True of images (http://www.bewareofimages.com). True of most things.
Advent 5 – Awesome
I have been struggling with how to capture today's word. And then I started asking myself why this was such a hard thing to capture. We live in a time and place in history where we are surrounded by amazing things. The rate of growth of technology is mind-blowing. What we take for granted, our... Continue Reading →
Advent 4 – Known
This place is known to me. It was here that I started my career 22 years ago. I know the building. I know the grounds. I know where the good toilets are. I learned most of my domain knowledge here. I learned much of my career skill here. I have gotten to know many good and... Continue Reading →
Advent 3 – Kindle
It only takes a spark To get a fire going And soon all those around Can warm up in its glowing That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it You spread His love to ev'ryone You want to pass it on SaveSave
Advent 2 – Presence
Yep... in case you're wondering that's the moon. Throughout human civilization, the moon has played an important part of our lives. I suspect, however, that most people in the modern era don't give the moon much thought. But I love the moon (even though I often take it for granted). I love watching it go... Continue Reading →
Advent 1 – Open
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Advent 2017 Photo Challenge
Today is the first day of Advent. It is time to kick off my now annual tradition of the Photo-A-Day challenge. This year, I am using a list put out by the Methodist church. I will follow a mix of my standard ground rules with a little revision. The photo must be taken on the... Continue Reading →
Day25-Dawn
Ummm.... what do you do when you discover at 8:30pm that your word for the day is dawn. You can either throw your hands up in despair or do something about it and create your own dawn. I chose the latter. If only all of life's problems were so simple.
Day 24-Quiet
Life is hectic. It is hectic year round. It is especially hectic as we prepare for Christmas. If only we could hit the mute button and summon quiet as easily as we can with the TV.
Day 23-Fireplace
All quiet tonight, but shortly it will be ablaze as we move through the cold nights of winter.