Category Archives: Photos

Boston

It was a pleasant drive to Boston, broken up by a stayover in Albany on the way.  Once I got settled in Boston, I figured out the “T” subway system and set out to do some sightseeing, only to learn … Continue reading

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New England

I’m home after a short vacation trip to New England.  I’ll be posting photos here over the next few days.  This one is my favorite.  I’m a sucker for autumn color, rocks, and rippling water.  I was driving through Vermont … Continue reading

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Summer pearls

One of the things I love best about living in Ohio is the abundance of wonderful sweet corn this time of year. I’ve had some so sweet and good this year that butter and salt are an afterthought. I’ll eat … Continue reading

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In the family room

Rev. Thom Shuman shares a thoughtful essay on hospitality, one of the scriptural themes for this weekend. [via Occasional Sightings of the Gospel] [photo via Stitch]

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Planet Palmolive?

It may look like a NASA photo of a distant planet, but it’s actually a picture of a soap bubble.  See how it was made here.

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Photo page added

Blog update: I’ve added a slide show of recent photos to the blog. If you’re an email subscriber, you’ll find it on the main blog page here. Click the tab at the top of the page that says PHOTOS. As … Continue reading

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The City that Care Forgot

It’s nickname was an advertising slogan to entice visitors in the 1930s, but New Orleans is a “city that care forgot” in more ways than one. I’m home for a few days to visit with family, and had a couple … Continue reading

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They shouldn’t surprise me,

…these late winter snows. But glancing out my office window yesterday, I was shocked—shocked, I tell you—to see big, fat, heavy flakes coming down. It was snowing like crazy for most of the afternoon and evening. The trees in the … Continue reading

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Flying in a fog

As I was driving home tonight, a dense fog began to settle over fields at the edge of town. The seagulls weren’t pleased, but it looked like a good photo opportunity. Other foggy pics at my Flickr page.

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Snow days

  Teachers and students huddled around TV sets in the early morning hours the past two days, hoping and praying their school system had called a snow day. For Olmsted Falls schools, there were two in a row. The church … Continue reading

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When instant isn’t fast enough

When I was young, my aunt took family pictures with her special camera. Polaroid cameras provided an instant picture. Pop a flashbulb on top, look through the little viewfinder, and push the button. No focusing, no finishing the roll, no … Continue reading

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Clementines

Most of these sweet gems come from Spain, and each year I look forward to buying a little crate of Clementines. They start appearing in the grocery store in mid-autumn, but they’re at their best in December and January. Because … Continue reading

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About the banner

The banner photo is a cropped version of the ceiling of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, a much-photographed space. It’s an art-glass piece by Dale Chihuly, whose work I have admired for several years. His glass is instantly recognizable, … Continue reading

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Vegas, baby!

My son Rob and I had an adventurous week. We boarded a plane Monday for Las Vegas, our first trip there. I’d always had a curiosity about the city, having seen photos and heard stories of “the strip”…meaning, Las Vegas … Continue reading

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The final season

The tree is up, lit, and decorated. If I sound proud, it’s because it took some agonizing work. We have an artificial Christmas tree at home because family members have serious allergies that flare up near a “live” tree. The … Continue reading

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