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a man and his dog

It was chilly that morning on the pier, and sort of halfway between drizzle and actual rain. I was struggling that day and finally gave up on the situation and the weather and went inside for coffee. It was just the break I needed, and as I turned to leave, I saw this delightful pair.

Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, California
photographed 2.19.2017

her whole heart wasn’t in it

When I’m traveling, I can happily spend airport time making photos. And, also, I like to create stories about the people I see – I’m not stalker-y or anything; I just make a few quick assumptions about them and about where they’re going and why they need to be there today. And this woman? I only saw half of her, but am pretty sure that she was only half-hearted about making that particular trip…

LAX
Los Angles, California
photographed 2.20.2017

Beer!!

That bowlegged gentleman painted on the side of the building promises “BEER!” but do not believe him. Just keep going – you’ll find a beer store soon enough.

Yoakum County, Texas
photographed 6.27.2021

His afflicted mother

I will always check to see if the church door is unlocked; I always hope that it will be. And when it is, I consider it an invitation to come on in and look around.

St. Mary Catholic Church
Marathon, Texas
photographed 12.24.2018

where the deer and the antelope…die

A stark and gruesome scene along the highway caught my attention. So you know what I did next, of course.

near Marathon, Texas
photographed 7.24.2016