Tag Archives: travel

Streaky Streets (Clarksdale, MS)

Clarksdale at night – photo provided by author When I took this photo, I didn’t have much of a clue about what I was doing. I’ve never taken a class in photography. I’ve always been drawn to it — I enjoy being behind the lens much more than being in front of it — butContinueContinue reading “Streaky Streets (Clarksdale, MS)”

Small Town Blues (Clarksdale, MS)

In all my travels, I haven’t spent a ton of time investigating small towns. Growing up, my family trips consisted of resorts and cruises, metropolitan areas and islands. We focused on major tourist spots, and amenities that were family-friendly. I should mention, I completely understand this approach, now that I have to juggle my wanderlustContinueContinue reading “Small Town Blues (Clarksdale, MS)”

The Man Who Would Be King (Tupelo, MS)

In the shadow of a king – photo provided by author “I don’t like the looks of it,” said the King: “however, it may kiss my hand, if it likes.””I’d rather not,” the Cat remarked. Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass We stumbled on this exit somewhat serendipitously. I wasn’t really thinking aboutContinueContinue reading “The Man Who Would Be King (Tupelo, MS)”

The City That Never Woke Up (Birmingham, AL)

The shot that must be taken – photo provided by author You win some, you lose some. It’s always a bit of a crap shoot when you do a road trip with very little itinerary, and extremely light research. You hope that the towns you pick will open themselves up to you, and steer youContinueContinue reading “The City That Never Woke Up (Birmingham, AL)”

Waterfront Wandering (Elizabeth City, NC)

This was taken on the first day of my last extensive road trip. We called it our Super Summer Southern Sizzler Tour (inspired by our local musician friends — they named their tours, and doggonit, so could we). After spending a relaxing week at a beach house with several other couples in the Outer Banks,ContinueContinue reading “Waterfront Wandering (Elizabeth City, NC)”

Rashomon Series: Mother and Daughter Remember Great Britain

It’s that time again – time for “something a little different”! Inspired by one of my favorite stories, Rashomon, I solicit the thoughts and opinions of others who have tread the same path as me, but (inevitably) they bring a different perspective. End result: you get twice the story. This time, my mother (known hereContinueContinue reading “Rashomon Series: Mother and Daughter Remember Great Britain”

Beyond Tombstones (Chelsea, MI)

Sculpted Remembrances – photo provided by author We might as well get it out in the open: Death, and the many ways sentient beings coexist with it, is one of my very favorite topics. Right up there with faith, sex, and cognitive biases, these are conversation gifts that keep on giving. How do I loveContinueContinue reading “Beyond Tombstones (Chelsea, MI)”

Trivial Things: Okoto Tsume

I’d forgotten I still had these. Then during the ordinary course of packing and purging for a move to a new, smaller, better-located home, my mother brought over a box of my stuff from my year of teaching in the JET Programme. A box that she’d found that had been moved in their last move,ContinueContinue reading “Trivial Things: Okoto Tsume”

Photography Growing Pains (Chelsea, MI)

Graveyard brambles – photo provided by author I’ve been told that my photography isn’t for everyone. That, in fact, nobody’s photography is for everyone. In general, I typically have a lot going on in my frame. This “busy” nature of my photos does not necessarily have a wide appeal, but it appeals to me, andContinueContinue reading “Photography Growing Pains (Chelsea, MI)”