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Birth Astride a Grave

One of many New Orleans cemetery stones – circa 2018 – shot on iPhone 8 There’s nothing quite like a birthday to inspire thoughts of one’s eventual deathday. It’s possible this is unique to me, yet I’ve noted a pattern over the years. When I think about my coming into the world, my mind smoothlyContinueContinue reading “Birth Astride a Grave”

Birthmonth Begins

In honor of my favorite time of year, I bring you timely excerpts from my favorite poem: And indeed there will be timeTo wonder, “Do I dare?” and, “Do I dare?”Do I dare disturb the universe?In a minute there is timeFor decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.And would it have been worth it,ContinueContinue reading “Birthmonth Begins”

A Walk in the Park

Heritage Park, Farmington Hills, MI One of the coolest parts of moving back to the area where I grew up is the ability to revisit my old haunts at will, and therefore, to instantly travel back in time. This park was my favorite place to indulge in a bit of solitude, as well as theContinueContinue reading “A Walk in the Park”

Music in the D: The Whiskey Charmers

Carrie Shepard of The Whiskey Charmers, aka “Sassy Cat” Headed out to Detroit Shipping Company last night for the sweet song stylings of one of my favorite local spaghetti western folk duos. I used one of their songs, “Galaxy”, for the end credits of my recent directorial adventure, and almost every time I attend theirContinueContinue reading “Music in the D: The Whiskey Charmers”

More Beach Life

Kill Devil Hills, NC Another of my favorite shots from OBX, taken as a storm was rolling in. from my safe perch on the 3rd floor balcony. My real-time perspective didn’t have a black and white filter, but it may as well have. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

Beach Nights

Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks, NC The view from last week’s vacation. Not too shabby. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

Whittle While We Work

Art in the Park Festival – Clawson, MI How different everything is for the craftsman who transforms a part of the world with his own hands, who can see his work as emanating from his being and can step back at the end of a day or lifetime and point to an object — whetherContinueContinue reading “Whittle While We Work”

Lines and Shadow

Ann Arbor architecture doesn’t disappoint. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

Don’t Blink

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Don’t turn your back. Don’t look away. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

Times Like These

There are times in life when it feels like it’s all you can do to take it one day at a time. When the world puts you in reaction mode, one mini-crisis to the next, and your waking hours consist entirely of parrying the attacks. And not forgetting to breathe. Out and in, out andContinueContinue reading “Times Like These”