Blog
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Footsteps of Faith: Discovering the Stations of the Cross in Santa Fe
Several years ago, Kate and I found ourselves in Santa Fe while she was attending an Executive Committee meeting for the National Association of School…
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Restoring Family Heirlooms: Honoring Memories
We’re in the process of clearing out Kate’s parents’ house in preparation for selling it. Over the past few months, Kate and her sister Karla…
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Handcrafted Charcuterie Boards: Artistry and Generosity
Paying it forward is a kind act that creates a ripple of generosity, especially for students. When people support students—through mentorship, scholarships, or encouragement—they foster…
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Vivan Meier and the Major Award
I’m a huge fan of the photographer Vivian Meier. Vivan lived in Chicago from the 1950s until she died in 2009. During this time, she…
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Tranquil Myrtle Beach Sunrise: A Peaceful Ocean Moment
I love going to the beach: the salty tang of the wind blowing inland across the ocean, the sound of the surf as it washes…
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Ghostly Legends and Scenic Wonders of Old Man’s Cave
I visited the scenic Hocking Hills in Ohio, where Old Man’s Cave is a popular attraction. Legend has it that a hermit named Retzler lived…
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Mastering f-stop Printing for Darkroom Photography | Secrets Revealed
The writer expresses happiness back in their darkroom, mastering the use of the enlarger. They reflect on their journey learning to make prints and the…
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I’m Such an ID10T
My wife had the Ohio Association of School Nurses conference this past weekend in Huron, Ohio, near Lake Erie. She just got back from a…
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Albuquerque Day 1
What a whirlwind of a day. So many highs and lows–It started out with me traveling to Sandia Crest, the highest peak of the Sandia…
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Traveling to New Mexico
Kate and I traveled to New Mexico. She had an Executive Council meeting there, and I went to spend the time shooting photos. I’ve never…