Category: Celebration

John Smith

This is a tribute for my friend and colleague John Smith who passed away last week. It was late autumn (northern hemisphere) 1984 and I

March 1, 2015

Celebration

Valentine’s Day

Soon, the day of romancing the heart, or, more commonly known as Valentine’s Day, will emerge to grab our attention as a time of acknowledging

February 12, 2014

Celebration

#500 — Slight of hand?

The hand of feminine consciousness. Whatever/whomever it touches turns a thing of little bounce into something of florid extravagance. Sought after by gardeners and sportspeople

January 14, 2014

Celebration

Giving thanks

Even though I’m an ex-pat American and have been living in Tasmania for close to 29 years, I still harbor a love for the holy

December 2, 2013

Celebration

Beauty unfolding in darkness

in memory of Helen Gee 1950 – 2012 They came in the night on the solstice eve and a waxing moon. Three trumpeting blossoms of

December 24, 2012

Celebration

Nearing the end / At the end

for Tina Smit 1925-2012 Yesterday, Sunday, I took these photos for today’s blog, the day of Tina’s funeral. I hope they capture the essence of

November 5, 2012

Celebration

In place with the sacred

Yesterday, after a night of hail and brimstone, lightning, thunderous claps and the continuous roar of 33 foot waves during the darkest hours, I awoke

April 30, 2012