Life in Black and White

Oreo, my cat, matches my decor. And this is our life in black and white–that it is the nitty-gritty of daily living…

Ten Pros… Ten Cons…

I just love to get a new sassy cut and color. It’s a true lift. So grateful to Isaac for the great do.

Confession: My Messy Little Secret…

… is I live in organized chaos, and I don’t even want to know the psychological or psychiatric reasons for those, like me, that are very neat, clean, and organized on the surface… But just below the facade resides very messy drawers, cabinets, closets.. They look, well, like this… As I remember, my parents were…

Staring…

Is it rude to stare? I guess it is, but I still do it. Well, I guess it is better to say, I stare without trying to stare. I guess I am just curious… about the life around me. And taking photographs sort of eases my compulsion to stare. But what I really think is…

Fish Heaven

Well, we are home and truly back in the saddle in the states! I guess it will be a week tomorrow already. I have been in a fog trying to catch up and get over jet lag, still waking up every morning at 3 AM and going strong all day. I am really tired right…

haiku: self portrait

hard edges softened by loss, pain, grief, betrayal joy beyond this life   who has not envied a bird in flight, soaring up above life’s chaos   mid-life assessment fewer questions and even less answers to flaunt   people do not seek answers but understanding and heartfelt comfort   not Pollyanna but joy surely follows…

A Confession…

This photo was taken at the English Teapot Cafe in Agios Georgious village in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. I love the way it turned out–not so much for its photographic composition or execution, rather for its meaning and memory.

Favorite Things

I was just a little girl when I first heard Julie Andrews sing, “Favorite Things” in the musical, “The Sound of Music.” I thought I had died and gone to heaven when her lilting soprano voice rang out these words: “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens; bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens… ”…

Unqualified Service

Service is a keystone of faith. It is that practical offering of love that comes from deep inside that displays to the world just how much character our faith has placed within us. Service is a test of character and faith. Community and family life give us wonderful opportunities to learn the gracious art of…