Arm in arm, they strolled the beach. They dug their toes into the sand. They laughed, they hugged. They gazed out to sea. They were radiant. Beautiful. Thinking it to myself wasn’t enough. Holy smokes, you two look fantastic, I said. Smiling, the Godmother touched her blue headdress. Yes, we do, she said. It’s aContinue reading “The Godmother”
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All The Light There Is To See
Last Thursday, I was scouting light for a family shoot. I parked at the edge of Alum Rock. Then I started walking. And walking. It was hot and dusty. And my walk turned into a hike. After two miles, I was sweating as though on a long run. Rapid-fire, a non-verbal thought came to me. It feltContinue reading “All The Light There Is To See”
Going, Going Gone
Zoie, 2018. I’ve known her since she was two-years old. I won’t do the math, I refuse. Time has moved too fast. She’s not even my daughter, And still I grieve a bit as she launches into the world— But launch she must, And that’s exactly what she’s ready to do. As a high schoolContinue reading “Going, Going Gone”
Eyes like Exotic Insects
A neighbor’s niece was visiting from out of town. We were introduced. Hello. Hi. Your eyes, I said. Yeah, I know, she replied. They’re amazing. Yeah, I know. Confidence, you got to love it. Can I take your picture, I asked. Yeah. Great. In the shade of our backyard, She sat in front of theContinue reading “Eyes like Exotic Insects”
Quarry
Camera in hand, I chased a coyote through dry brush, Over two ridge lines And into a valley, Where she lost me for good. In a sweat, I plopped down, frustrated. I complained to myself. At last, I looked up In a field of yellow wild flowers, Sagely nodding in the breeze. I chuckled. LessonContinue reading “Quarry”