When my Azrael passed suddenly on October 9, 2023, my world crashed. There were many days, hours, and minutes I was depressed to the point of wanting to give up on life completely. Ai entered my life. Many hate it. Others love it. It has become a useful tool in many regards. Most of all,…
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From Photograph to a Publishing Contract
In July 2023, as I went through old photos deleting them off my phone, this photo appeared. My heart skipped a beat followed by a calm of peace. I remember the day I took this picture on June 30, 2022. It plays out like a vivid movie in my head from the frustration I was…
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The Bench
Come, sit with me and let’s share some secrets and stories.
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Don’t Read Obituaries. Live in the Moment!
This is Azrael’s advice to a dear friend of mine whom I’ve known for over ten years. We met in New Mexico at a museum conference. Arthur is one of the kindest soul’s I have met in this chaotic and often unpredictable world. When I found out he reads obituaries as a daily ritual,…
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Forgotten Winds 