The Unexpected Beauty of Grasses
Grasses aren’t flashy, but there’s a quiet beauty in the way they catch light and sway with the breeze. This post explores how photographing them reveals hidden shapes, textures, and moments often overlooked.
Now Curating on Flipboard: The Art of the Create
The Art of the Create now has a home on Flipboard. This new magazine serves as a curated companion to the blog, providing a place to co-publish select posts and connect with more readers through the Flipboard platform.
Weathered Bricks: Seeing Beyond the Surface
From stepped bricks to creeping vines and moss, this post captures the overlooked textures and details of a weathered brick wall in Westminster, Maryland. It reflects on the understated beauty found in its aged and worn surfaces.
His Old Friend
The shirt is soft cotton with blue and white stripes, worn and familiar. An old favorite with a story to tell. It was given in love and has now has been returned. More than fabric and thread, it’s a reminder of something once shared.
Tattered Glory: Reflections this 4th of July
As the 4th of July approaches, I look at this tattered flag and see a reflection of us all. We may be worn and frayed, yet we hold together with resilience and quiet grace. Even in its weathered state, it reminds us that true strength is found not in perfection, but in standing firm through the storms.
A Thousand Kisses Deep: Reflection in Song
Leonard Cohen’s A Thousand Kisses Deep is more than a song. It’s a meditation on missed chances, quiet goodbyes, and the silent weight of paths not taken. In just a few verses, Cohen captures the bittersweet balance between reflection and renewal, reminding us that while the past lingers, the future is always waiting to unfold.