• landscape,  quotes,  sunrises

    Carrying the Light

    November 29, 2025
    Morning sunrise from 2006

    Darkness cannot be dissipated with more darkness. More darkness will only make darkness thicker. Only light can dissipate darkness. Those of us who carry the light are called to shine the light, to share it so that the world will not sink into total darkness.

    Thich Nhat Hanh

    My weather app said it was 22 degrees this morning. We had a dusting of snow during the night, but nothing measurable. No bicycle ride this morning. Instead I met Eric for coffee in Windsor and will shortly meet Steve at 4:30 pm. It’s a rather simple day. Stay warm and dry!

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  • Candid Portraits,  People/Portraits,  quotes,  Thích Nhất Hạnh

    Love Her Smile

    November 3, 2017
    Love Her Smile
    Love Her Smile

     “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

    Thích Nhất Hạnh

    I had the privilege to share a conversation with this young lady at one of the local coffeehouses this past week. At times I felt like I was talking with someone much older than she was. There was a confidence in her voice about who she is and no need to try and play some role to impress others. There was enough comfort in our short time together to ask for a portrait. How about that smile!

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