SUMMER WINDS DOWN
As summer slowly turns into autumn, there is a sense of melancholy in the air. Although meteorological summer will stay for a bit longer, the …
THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER
As summer progresses, so does the increase of heat. That’s a normal occurrence and it allows some time for our bodies to adjust. Even though …
MEDITATIONS ON STACKING FIREWOOD
Whenever I work on stacking firewood for the winter, I find myself at some point singing that 1960’s song, “I Fought the Law and the …
WHEN ROUTINE OVERWHELMS INSPIRATION
As writers, how often are we stuck with no subject to write about? Our daily lives, our routines, can sometimes overwhelm our inspirations and we …
URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY – SAFETY IN A STRANGE CITY
Note to Readers: I have been on an extended trip to the central portion of the U.S. The trip was primarily for a short-term work …
INCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON A TRIP
Note to Readers: I have been on an extended trip to the central portion of the U.S. The trip was primarily for a short-term work …
MEMORIAL DAY MUSINGS
Today is the U.S. observation of Memorial Day (27 May 2024). This day is one of two holidays dedicated to those who have given military …
ROAD TRIP WITH A SIDE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Dilemmas, dilemmas, what’s a writer and photographer to do? Just a little attempt at humor, there’s not really much wrong. It’s more like needing to …
THE END OF WOOD STOVE SEASON
The arrival of spring means different things to different people. It can mean that the cold of winter has been survived for another year. An …
THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD WALK
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau There are a significant number of benefits to taking a walk …
PREPARATION FOR THE WILDERNESS
Recently I had the opportunity to attend part of a wilderness first aid (WFA) class. Upon reflection I think I have certified through a WFA …
A COMMONPLACE BOOK: THE WRITER’S ASSISTANT
As someone who does a considerable amount of reading and writing, I have kept a commonplace book for years. The only problem was that I …