The tree, like each one of us, has a mystery all its own. It starts as a baby, has its own ethnic background, and genetics determine trunk girth and reach – sound familiar. If it is lucky enough to weather … Read More
Within the thicket find your heart Neither trail nor sign points the way Or compass true to make one smart Just feelings and fate to choose the day There eyes by chance glimpse flowing fair At forests edge glistening form … Read More
Oft times it’s unfortunate that we social beings have to be so careful when communication in the simplest situations could be productive or even just nice. The expression “you never know” has become essential to survival. Wondering if there is … Read More
Some time ago I came to the conclusion that photographing the music has little to do with the notes on paper, the instruments or musicians, or even the actual sound produced during a symphony’s performance. The music refers to something … Read More
Best decisions often result in inner tug of wars between many factors instilled in us long before we were able to understand the process. The real challenge is acknowledging and learning to overcome biases that lay hidden deep inside that … Read More
Inherent with any artist is the willingness to open the mind to possibility. When I walk with my camera, I allow my eye to lead me with no preconceived direction. Having learned to pay attention to where I am directed, I … Read More
“Just a coincidence” is a reference used often by a man who for years was my teacher and friend. He was a learned architect who gave and never asked anything in return. He helped me understand the deeper meaning of … Read More
Sometimes our world seems upside-down. No matter what we do, even if we just want to turn right, we wind up having to turn left. Gravity feels like our enemy, we forget the keys left upstairs, the mail we were … Read More
Old lessons reemerge as we progress through life. I am a retired military guy and learned early on that though I had the authority, except for operational decisions, the men and women I was responsible for came first. What was … Read More
A friend told me the doctor confirmed a small lump in her breast. Early 60’s, a Latino woman loved by all whose broken English and wonderful smile projected the materialism of this caring, beautiful grandmother. A practiced, true professional tailor. … Read More