I remember, in 1983, hearing that Bear Bryant, the great Alabama football coach, had retired. One month later, he was dead. I also remember wondering if he felt he had lost his identity, and without anything to replace it, it was simply too much to bear. I wondered if the qualities we value in our … Continue reading The Costume 12/31/24
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slightly Diminished 12/21/24
Ponderings on Winter Solstice I am surrounded by those younger than myself. This is by choice. I am energized by their quickness, different ways of thinking and the fresh, new responses to the world they have inherited. From a youthful vantage point, it is difficult to relate to how it feels to age. In my … Continue reading slightly Diminished 12/21/24
Close to Home 12/8/24
The intensity of last year has left me a breathless and a bit tired. When I check in with myself, I only hear murmurings........ ‘be gentle with yourself. Rest for now. Don’t push.’ Consequently, I have shifted my focus to the details of my life and that which nourishes me. Beginning in the kitchen, one … Continue reading Close to Home 12/8/24
The Seed 11 /19/24
It all began with an archetype card of that name. The seed contains all the potential of the fully realized plant. Also, at this time it said, ‘pay attention to irritants.’ Like the piece of sand in an oyster, the grit can become a pearl – a treasure. I had drawn a card for guidance … Continue reading The Seed 11 /19/24
Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Initially I started this web log as a vehicle for recording the events of my ‘retirement’ years and sharing my photographs with friends. I also hoped that if I slid into dementia, I would have tangible evidence of my rich, full life. My birthday month is like a personal New Year’s Eve. It is a … Continue reading Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Writing in the Dark 10/18/24
Story telling is fun but also challenging. After the initial creative impulse, I jot down my feelings and the story begins to take form. Choosing accompanying pictures is easy. When I live with what I’ve written, I soon realize there is something deeper going on. More writing. More editing. Writing when I am stressed is … Continue reading Writing in the Dark 10/18/24
The Mystery of Light 9/27/24
I awaken from a dream of a place I don't remember. As I try to catch the meaning, it fades like the mists of remembrance in the light of dawn. I hear a kind voice in my head - one much wiser than I am. “Yes, child, listen. Let your mind spin into the Mystery … Continue reading The Mystery of Light 9/27/24
the summer pond 9/22/24
I have two friends, Thayer and Lynda, who are morning walkers. One in Maine, one in Oklahoma. I admire them both and decided to emulate them in the place where I live. In the past, when I have had time for photographing, I would wander the mountain roads. A previous story, The Pasture, (https://storiespictures.blog/2024/08/24/pasture-8-24-24/ taught … Continue reading the summer pond 9/22/24
Reflections on a Maine adventure 7/20/24
Each morning, I left my tiny cabin and headed for the backroads. I generally aimed toward water, but wandered much as I do in Colorado, with no specific destination; taking roads that pique my curiosity. The first morning, on a road I later learned was private, there were 6 wild turkeys marching in single file … Continue reading Reflections on a Maine adventure 7/20/24
Harbors 7/17/24
"Geographically, curved arms of land offering shelter from the open sea. An area next to the shore, where watercrafts are anchored when seeking safety in stormy weather. A word that can refer to a place of safety, a part of a body of water, or a way of sheltering something." The defining words above remind … Continue reading Harbors 7/17/24
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