I don't know exactly when my love of macro photography started. I remember trying to get close-up photos of flowers and other things around the house using my old point-and-shoot digital cameras when I was younger, then later having slightly more success with the 18-70 lens that came with my first DSLR. Then I got... Continue Reading →
Writing update: May 2021
It's been a while, hasn't it? I missed last month's update. I've barely posted at all over the last little while. And, to be honest, I haven't gotten a whole lot of writing done, either. I haven't gotten much creative work done at all, outside of what I do for my day-to-day work. There's no... Continue Reading →
A dedication to Cookie
Our rabbit, Cookie, passed away last week. It was sudden, despite her relatively old age of ten years. I'd intended to post a longer write-up about her today, sharing stories and a few photos. A bit of a dedication. But I'm still having trouble putting words together when it comes to the loss of her.... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Supervillain and Me, by Danielle Banas
Normally when I choose which book to read next, I base it on what sort of mood I'm in—whether I'm craving something fluffy, for example, or maybe something that'll keep me in suspense. Every now and then, however, I get very purposeful in my choices. I may be seeking to learn something, or get inspired,... Continue Reading →
Portraits of Oreo
Oreo is not an easy cat to photograph. He spends very little time sitting still. Then, when he does finally calm down and you pull the camera out, he either tries to play with it or moves in subtle enough ways that your photo come out not quite right. Getting these portraits took some effort.... Continue Reading →
