The Lesson of the Sandcastle

July 12, 2019 1

It was darn impressive. I mean, it wouldn’t have won first place in one of those elaborate Sandcastle Competitions or anything, but still, someone had put a lot of time and effort into its creation. […]

I Want My Photo in a Cracker Barrel

March 2, 2019 1

One of my life goals is to have a photo of myself hanging in a Cracker Barrel. Not while I’m alive, of course, but hopefully years from now, after I have gone to the great […]

Meant to Last

May 24, 2018 3

My mom was a florist. She used to say you can always tell a florist by their thumb. Each floral stalk must be cut prior to refrigeration and cut again when incorporated into a design, […]

An 8×10 is Big Enough

May 17, 2017 1

According to the Consumer Technology Association, the average television screen size of today’s consumer is about 47 inches. The number of tv’s sold that are larger than 50 inches is up ten percent over last […]

77 Years Ago

June 17, 2016 0

This is a photo of my dad in 2nd grade. He is the one on the second row, far left, with a very serious middle part, a tie, baggy overalls, and mischief written all over […]

My Name is 30×40

April 25, 2016 1

My name is 30×40. I realize it’s an odd name, but it’s what I go by. I’m 18 years old. I live in a home on a wall over a fireplace. I’ve lived here all […]

Why I Print Your Photos

March 29, 2016 0

Why do photographers insist on printing clients’ photos? I can sum it up in six little words: Because we care how they look. xoxo