Or, “The alleyways of Italy…” I’m trying to avoid wordiness in this post as my intent here is to simply celebrate a tiny piece of our urban experience in Italy. In these first days of 2021 I’m again thinking alot about our upcoming travel to the northern reaches of the country, specifically the Lombardy Region. … More An Urban Study…
Few places have made a larger cultural impression on me than the nation of Italy. Upon this ancient land, the regions of Tuscany and it’s neighboring Liguria have found a small niche literally inside my soul. I’m taken by the rolling hills of forest, vineyard and olive grove that cover the landscape of Toscana. I … More Italia on my mind…
Every September our family and a lot of close friends gather at a quiet, 1950’s era motel on Florida’s Space Coast to reacquaint and recharge. It’s a long weekend reunion filled with sunny skies, miles of Atlantic beach, pool time, live music, savage card games long into the wee hours, seafood measured in the pounds, … More All this, and a Cup of Joe…
So, after the Holidays are done, get out there, see our world. Go east, west, north or south. Go, witness, explore, recharge, restore, relax. Reinvent yourself. Revel in her wonder… This Mother Earth is, afterall, a beautifully Divine Masterpiece. Visions from the top of the World – Lofoten Islands, Norway, 2018
Once opon a time there was a daytime TV drama ‘soap opera’ known as The Edge of Night. From the early days of black & white television in 1956 through the mid 80’s, some 28 years, 7420 daily episodes were produced and aired. In the modern age, The Edge of Night is not even in … More The Edge of Night…
“A lone photograph can stir volumes of thought. We must only open our mind’s eye and like the camera, interpret the light captured in that moment –– between subject and photographer.” –– the Author. Okay, so I’m hopelessly infatuated by the photographic medium. Have been since my youth. Will be “until the cows come home.” … More A lone photograph…
Looking for a bit of inspiration this morning as an elder family member is struggling with life itself. My Mother-in-law’s health has taken many turns, generally downward, over the last ten years, but that path is is rapidly steepening in the past days. Every day seems to bring more unfortunate news. It has fallen on … More “A River Cuts Through Rock…
So… I’m just thumbing through our archives hoping to see a thought provoking piece jump up and kick me into gear this morning. This seemingly shy Flamingo made it happen. Can’t say it’s a he or a she, but for sake of this thought it’s he. Mr. Flamingo. What is it with this guy? Asleep … More Small Mystery –– Solved…
An awakening. A welcome. The day has begun. Coffee. Reflection. A photograph. The fog lifts. Opportunities abound. Make a difference. Inspirations in light and color…
Christened on February 16, 1942, just over two months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Alabama was finally commissioned on August 16 of the same year. After sea trials, she spent a brief six months with the British Home Fleet in the North Atlantic. But her true destiny was to do battle, … More In Infamy…
Inspirations in Light and Color 