Connecting My Camera with the Spiritual Life: Focus
Photography has been an important thread running through much of my life—as you can easily see if you explore the daily postings on my Instagram account! I’ve been taking photos for as long as I can remember, in part because I grew up in a family where photos were a...
Having a Midsummer Peach Fest
There’s no question that peaches are my favorite fruit. Raspberries come a close second (we grew both at my childhood home in Albuquerque, NM), but a freshly picked, tree-ripened peach is my favorite—and as I type this, I’ve just finished snacking on one as a...
Being Grateful for Enough
It’s high summer here in the desert Southwest. I’m always grateful for warm temperatures (being raised in the desert!). We also, finally, got some measurable monsoon rainfall this past week—and have had some good rains since. (Henry had earlier begun to claim we were...
Pondering Invasive Species in the Web of Life
Buffelgrass is taking over southern Arizona. This invasive perennial grass originated in Africa and was imported for erosion control and livestock grazing. Now it’s ravaging the wild lands in my area, overtaking native species in our desert landscape (you can see its...
Spring, Easter, and Hope Eternal
It’s Easter Monday. There are flowers everywhere in my neighborhood. Yesterday there were bright blossoms all over and around the church. If you’re Christian and spent time in church over this past week, you’ve likely been through an emotional roller coaster ride...
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