Dear Reader (2022-01-15),Since my last post, I’ve continued to bumble along through these strange times. So here is a bit of an update. From a health perspective, both April and I continue to be well for the most part. Omicron, has touched us but it … Continue readingAmbiguous Optimism
Dear Reader (2021-11-08 – Drumroll Updated 2021-11-10),This is the third post in the series of three “What’s my next camera?” posts. The other 2 were:~ Two Very Not Stinky Days (click here)~ Camera Decision Part II (click here) The numbers in parentheses refer to the … Continue readingOf Woo Woos and Cameras
Dear Reader (Monday 2021-11-01),Welcome to Part II of “What’s my next camera.” For those who missed Part I, it can be found here: Two Very Not Stinky Days (click here). First though here is an appetizer. Keith mentioned in his post of 2021-10-25 (click here), that … Continue readingCamera Decision Part II
Dear Reader (2021-10-25), April relished the idea of not thinking about food for 2 or 3 days. I relished the idea of a seeing a part of Alberta that we had not driven through since some time in the 90s. I had also been inspired … Continue readingA New Secret Location
Dear Reader (2021-10-01), I am pleased to announce that I have just released a new monograph “Rills” for your reading and viewing pleasure. A photography monograph is a collection of images that explores a particular topic or idea. It may or not be accompanied by … Continue readingNew Monograph – Rills Plus
Dear Reader (2021-09-18),I am not a member of any religious cult, technology cult (Apple vs Android, Oracle vs SQL Server, etc.), or photography gear cult. I have got to a point in my approach to technology that can be summarized as: I want it to … Continue readingTwo Very Not Stinky Days
Dear Reader (2021-09-01), I have an elephant of unknown size and form, and a problem with Adobe. First to Adobe, I have drunk the Lightroom koolaid and have begun imbibing small glasses of Photoshop. Adobe’s InDesigner, which is used for laying out publications, is a … Continue readingNew ebook – Meanwhile in Abingdon
Dear Reader (2021-06-20),There is now an Evolving List of Planned and Previous Walks and Wanders (Click here). Friday May 28, 2021 – Karst Spring Trail <> 10 k – out and back Around the next bend on this path there is a serene psychopath, dressed … Continue readingA Walking Report 25
Dear Reader (2021-06-06),Tuesday June 01, 2021 – Goat Creek Trail – 21k – Point to Point – with Keith The weather gods had frowned the Monday before April 20th, leaving a blanket of unstable spring snow in the high country. The first plan for Goat … Continue readingA Walking Report 24
Dear Reader (2021-05-24),Today’s Post is in 2 Parts. First there is an invitation, and then there is Walking Report 23. Part 1 – An Invitation I didn’t stop walking. I just took a pause from writing. As well, much of my photography was uninspiring with … Continue readingAn Invitation and Number 23
Dear Reader (2021-03-06),Re: Sunday February 28, 2020 Earlier this year Cam had posted a wonderful image. When I asked him where it was, he replied that it was the Natural Bridge and he would be interested in going again. We agree to meet at the … Continue readingA Wandering Report 2
Dear Reader (2021-03-03),Re: Sunday February 21, 2020 I have been walking with ghosts. These are the ghosts of my past. After returning from England earlier this year I made a commitment to myself to get rid of a lifetime’s worth of paper. For most of … Continue readingA Wandering Report 1
Dear Reader (2021-02-07), Thursday February 4, 2021 – Grotto Canyon Trail – 8.2 km– out and back I have these friends to whom I have been wanting to write, but it has been so long that I am hesitant to put words to ether. Much … Continue readingA Walking Report 22
Dear Reader (2020-10-22 updated 10-24, 10-26), A new version was released on Monday October 26, which reflects a number of corrections and suggestions from readers. Thank you kindly Allyson and Brooke. I am really pleased today (October 22) to release my first ebook. For those … Continue readingFree eBook – 30 New Walks
Dear Reader (2020-10-02),Tuesday September 29, 2020 – Larch Valley to Sentinel Pass Trail < 10k – out and back I’ve now gone beyond stupid o’clock. When I wake at 2:17, I declare the time stupidest o’clock. Today, I’m off to walk at least part of … Continue readingA Walking Report 21