We’ve made it to the epicenter of this year’s holiday season, Christmas and Hanukkah week. Whichever and whatever you’re celebrating, I wish you happy and healthy festivities. This time of year can be all the things. Anywhere from festive to frustrating and hopeful to ho-hum. This is your reminder, for anyone that may need it,Continue reading “Fa-La-La Feelings”
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Holiday Homestretch
We’ve made it to the holiday homestretch and the new year is well within our sights. It’s a small window where most of us give ourselves permission to rest, reflect, and look forward. A moment of relaxation is a powerful thing. It can leave us feeling renewed or quite the opposite. The outcome depends onContinue reading “Holiday Homestretch”
Merry Mayhem
A few weeks ago I found myself in the lobby of the Palmer House hotel. It was a holiday weekend so the place was packed with people and Christmas decorations. I made my way through the festive frenzy as gracefully as possible and finally reached the elevator lobby. I may have waited for a minuteContinue reading “Merry Mayhem”
Festive Focus
In photography, there’s a term known as “bokeh.” It refers to that visually pleasing effect you get when the background of a photo blurs away and all the points of light become fuzzy orbs. It draws your eye to the photo’s focus and gives the world a soft, ethereal glow. Part of achieving this effectContinue reading “Festive Focus”
Fellow Passengers
There’s nothing like a pandemic to remind you that we very much are all in this together. We may forget that from time to time, but at least once a year the world conspires to refresh our memories.
Tangle of Twinkles
In the past, I may not have stated this so proudly or boldly. However, the past 18ish months have offered many lessons, one of those being if it brings you joy and it isn’t hurting anyone, go for it.
Wander Into the Frame
One of my favorite holiday traditions is taking in and photographing the holiday hustle and bustle. You know, the usual sidewalk insanity but with a torrent of twinkle. It starts with the unveiling of the Macy’s holiday windows and ends with the savvy sprint of the last-minute shoppers.
Onward & Awkward 