— If you are like me, you cannot resist passing by a garden or a natural area with a number of ferns. Maybe it is because they are delicate, but I find them magical. For some people, ferns are often … Read More

— Two things I am certain of that I am not good at: cooking and still-life photography. Both are as foreign to me as eating seafood. So, why am I posting a story about inspiration in the kitchen? Read on, … Read More

— Before anything is said, there needs to be a clarification. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Therefore, the Aloe Vera plant, for example, is not a cactus. Also, simply because a plant may have thorns … Read More

— Florence‘s cathedral, also known as the Duomo, is one of the most important and iconic buildings in Italy. It is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and its dome is one of the largest in the world. The cathedral is … Read More

— Just barely over a year ago, we were spending some time in Summit County, Colorado. We were staying in Silverthorne, more precisely. What a beautiful area that is! We are headed back there again in a couple of weeks. … Read More

“Life’s picture is constantly undergoing change. The spirit beholds a new world every moment.“Rumi In one of life’s wonderful serendipitous moments, I was lucky to have been at the right place and the right time in two separate instances to … Read More

— Is this bee taking a nap or is it totally inebriated with pollen? The third week of June celebrates Pollinator Week. It is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It is a time to celebrate … Read More

— If you ask someone what spirituality means, you will likely get as many different answers as the number of people you ask that question. For some, it refers to a sense of connection to something bigger than oneself. That … Read More

— When I first visited Seminole Canyon SP and Historic Site (Texas), I did not know about the historic side of the park. I had driven by the park a couple of times on my way to Big Bend NP, … Read More

— I first began experimenting with macro photography in late 2019. Testing the waters, I purchased some extension tubes. I fell in love with macro photography right away. I could not imagine the wonders I would discover because of it. … Read More