
My miracle ten year old tripod head which helps hold up my big lens finally said it had had enough. So I called the good Wimberly Company thinking I may need to break down and buy a new one. But those good people said, “Send it back and we can fix it.” So….., it…

I was driving to one of my favorite spots in Valley Forge this morning when I saw a small flock of turkey vultures by the side of the road. I pulled over to a safe spot and put my big lens out the window and started taking pictures when all of a sudden this…

In about five hours Yumiko and I will go by taxi to the Shinganji Temple in Tokyo where we will have a private ceremony to bury the second half of Ken’s ashes. In attendance will be Ken’s sister Takae San and her immediate family and Ken’s sister-in-law Sumiko Kono and her immediate family. I…
Just finished The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane and could not recommend it more highly. It’s the story of unconditional love and it revolves around a little Chinese girl adopted by American parents. I could not put it down! Beautifully written. Totally engaging. So wonderful. Here’s a link if you are looking for something…