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Sep 308 min

On God-designed growth

As a bonafide plant-lover, I have often thought about personal growth and how the Lord has set such clear needs and phases for botanical...

Feb 194 min

Comfort in a bowl: Thai lobster coconut red curry

A simple yet rich one-pan lobster coconut red curry dish

Feb 14 min

All the books I read last year

Before you say anything: no, my Spotify wrapped was not that cool. I spent much of 2023 in survival mode. Try as I might to get through...

Jan 248 min

The worst photography commission I ever did

Let me start this by clearing any issues on behalf of the client. The client was an absolute delight. She was communicative, kind,...

Aug 22, 20237 min

Photography Styled Shoots - Avoiding bad practices and expensive mistakes

In the spring and early summer of 2023, I decided to get serious about practicing my portraiture skills and growing my portfolio. I...

Aug 10, 20231 min

Branching out: senior portraiture photography

I spent my spring and early summer investing time in some styled shoots... boy HOWDY do I have a lot to advise on how to host those (and...

Jul 27, 20231 min

In review: favorite photos I've uploaded to my gallery

In this essay, you'll see... a slightly haphazard collection of images since my blog's platform has recently changed its membership...

Mar 8, 20233 min

A not-so-rapid reintroduction

Hello! I've been reflecting on my recent pace and content as I've been crawling up through the other side of a valley that is depression....

Dec 13, 20223 min

Final reflections

If anyone is out there following me, I'm sorry you likely did not get what you were hoping or expecting to receive when following (or...

Nov 13, 20223 min

On grief

I've started so many things over the last few months only to quickly abandon them. Some things are as silly as posts from Maui (May 2021...

Sep 18, 20222 min

Making Spirits Bright: Food Art Project August Submission

I know it has once again, been a hot moment. I've been trying all sorts of different meds and work has been crazy and I've been trying to...

Aug 9, 20221 min

Spooky Sintra

Of course, being in Lisbon, my sister and I could not neglect absconding to the foggy, wooded, mountainous countryside known as a retreat...

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