nesting place

I am reading the chapter about the Gospel of Luke in Heart and Mind by Alexander Shaia this Advent. It begins with this poem by David Whyte. I have read it again and again and can feel it becoming something I start with each day this season. Coleman’s Bed, by David Whyte Make a nesting […]

favorites change

When talking about what to share this month, Melissa and I decided on our favorite poem. I was relieved to have an easier prompt since our post was due in the middle of so much holiday busyness. However, it has been so hard to pick one single poem. First, my favorite changes depending on my […]

No Sleep Till Brooklyn

I have been busy scanning my rolls of film from our trip to New York. When I started to scan my roll from our trip to Brooklyn, I was reminded once again how much I love Ilford HP2. It is definitely my favorite black and white film. It is so flexible, you can shoot two […]

my hope tree

Each year the Japanese Magnolia blooms in late January or early February and each year I document it with both my digital and film cameras. I love my hope tree, who right in the middle of winter and while empty of leaves, blooms the most glorious large white flowers. The symbolism isn’t lost on me. […]

10 on 10: June

I had some time with my middle daughter, Dani, in June. We had breakfast and went thrifting. I always love time with my daughters, especially when I have them all to myself. I’m doing this project with some great photographers. Click on through to Jennifer’s beautiful blog then, continue on through the blog roll.

10 0n 10: April

My oldest daughter, Kyle, is a very busy girl. She is in her last year of college. She works as an art teacher. She has an active social life. While I don’t see her often during the day, she is my morning workout partner. Every once in a while, she has a few hours during […]

Ilford XP2

I shot a roll of Ilford XP2 for a blog post over at the Viewfinders. I am in love with this film! I plan on shooting much more of it. I don’t shoot black and white very often. The film shop I take my film to be developed takes 24 hours for color and a […]