i visited the Cathedral of Christ the Light (click on photos in the gallery on the left of the page) a few weeks back to hear the architect from SOM tell about the project. it's the first time i've gone to a lecture about a building in the building and it really got me thinking about what a different experience that was. rather than show photos of the 4 stories of wooden slats, he just
Read Morei haven't met him yet, but i already love him. is that possible? can i feel such protection, care, and emotion for a little man i've never held in my arms? he and i, we introduced ourselves over the phone the first few hours after he took a breath. i declared my love to him for the first time and he responded with emotional tears (or maybe those were just hungry... pooping... or sleepy tears... i
Read MoreI stepped into the classroom and immediately realized the enormity of the moment. For you see, Christian Theology marked my first official “religious” class. Of course I have been apart of small studies, attended workshops, even taught a little myself. But to sit in a classroom, to intentionally study and read not just for personal development but for a grade, was a situation I had yet to encounter. The development of my faith has always
Read Morei wish i could describe to you the complete and utter joy that comes as a photographer when you get a new camera. my previous faithful friend was on her last leg (she was a 7 year old hand-me-down, refurbished piece of 10D canon wonderfulness). and thanks to an unnamed donor, she was finally replaced to go enjoy shooting fields of flowers and butterflies in camera heaven. may she rest in digital piece. and without delay,
Read Moreit's a good start to a new year with word that two of my pieces have been selected for a permanent gallery! while at k-state in manhattan, ks (aka the little apple) i received a minor in leadership studies. this new year is the grand opening of their new facility on campus and they wanted to fill the halls with work of previous students. two of my recent pieces from africa have been selected by
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