Just Another Friday: Spring Macro Photography
After several straight weeks of shooting for a magazine project, I had to finish an article on marriage. I was having transition issues so I packed up my camera, macro lens, and tripod and headed out to the orchard. Most of the blossoms are gone now but there's still...
Water Drops & Macro Nature Photography
Dew on spider's web. Water drop on spider's thread. The background streaks are from wind-blown fog. I have been making photos of water drops in nature for about three years now. Photographing small things demands that I slow down and pay attention. I need that...
Pastoring Your Church through a Leader’s Misconduct
When the assistant pastor called the church’s key leaders to his house for an urgent meeting, my husband and I both suspected something serious had happened. We could not have guessed just how serious. Once all 20 of us had packed into the living room, our senior...
Yes, Marriage Will Change You
Despite the reality that pre-nups are on the rise, few of us stand at the altar promising to love, honor and cherish one another while simultaneously planning our divorce. We all want marriages that last a lifetime; marriages that meet our emotional and sexual needs;...
Earth Day Pin
How Photography Exposes Our Self-Hatred
Many years ago, I photographed a well-known author/psychiatrist. As he was finishing up a phone conversation, I set up my lights and moved a trash can from view. When he put down the receiver, he roared, “Who gave you permission to touch my things?” I stopped and...
The Orchard Project—The Hope of Spring
It's another cold and grey New England day. Normally at this time of the year, I pack up my camera gear and head to the local orchards to work on this project. After an epic winter, I'm still waiting for any signs of spring. Despite the circumstances, I believe that...
Holy Week—Maundy Thursday
As they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread and asked God's blessing on it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples saying, "Take and eat, for this is my body." And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said,...
How to Teach Your Church to Welcome Visitors
After being part of the same church community for more than 15 years, my husband and I found ourselves looking for a new church home last year. During the 30-plus years I’ve been following Jesus, I have been a member of only three churches. (This has more to do with...
Bibimbap: Gluten & Dairy Free
This is not a recipe for the faint of heart. Start to finish, it takes about an hour of active work, plus a bit more to start marinating the ingredients. Still, it's totally worth it if you love lightly cooked vegetables and a savory sauce. This works best with rice...