snow/piper

I was in Portland, Maine, a couple of months ago – it was one of those places where I felt instantly at home and I am actively trying to figure out how soon I can get back up there.

The first day kicked off with the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Using our keen sleuthing skills* we were able to locate the spot where the bagpipers were assembling on our very first attempt. Yay, us!!

Portland, Maine
photographed 3.15.2026

*Mainly our ability to follow the caterwauling sounds of the pipes.

visitor parking

It is a rare thing for me to walk by a parking garage and not take a photo. I’m not sure why I find them endlessly fascinating – maybe its the various textures of the concrete, the reflected light, the unseen movement of vehicles. Or maybe it’s because I was raised by a civil engineer.

But whatever the reason, here’s yet another parking garage…

Dallas, Texas
photographed 4.10.2022

the exchange

In the handful of minutes that I observed this interaction (or exchange, if you will), I made up a whole narrative in my mind.

In case you were wondering.

Dallas, Texas
photographed 4.10.2022

take it easy

I am a contrarian.

And that’s why when I was in Winslow, Arizona, I didn’t even LOOK at the famous corner.

But I did photograph this mural in Dallas.

Dallas, Texas
photographed 4.10.2022

Billy and Doris Mae never could agree on that open-door policy

You know that I have a tendency to crack myself up, right? It happens pretty often, and this is a good example. When I was editing the photo, the sentence, “Billy and Doris Mae never could agree on that open-door policy” appeared in my brain and just wouldn’t leave until I made it the title of this photo. It hung on with such determination that I almost believe the veracity of it. Yes! I *almost* believe in the VERY THING I that made up.

Another sentence that ought to show up in my mind but has not (as yet) done so is “I should probably seek the help of a mental health professional.”

Anson, Texas
photographed 2.17.2020