There is a lot of noise in our world. The noise can keep us from feeling at peace. It is efficient at distraction, shifting our focus from what is most important. Noise tells us, "Hurry up. There is no time." It persistently asks, "What's next?" Noise puts us on edge, forces us to be looking … Continue reading Allow the Quiet to Drown Out the Noise
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Phoenix Street Art
Artwork by Francisco Garcia (@3nuf86) I began my teaching career in downtown Phoenix. Having grown up in "small town" Kansas, working in a large urban environment was an eye-opener. I honestly believe I learned more during my relatively short time in Phoenix, than I have in the twenty plus years I have been in Chandler. … Continue reading Phoenix Street Art
Signs of Hope
If there has ever been a year when we need a good spring, it is this one. It has been such a difficult year. The pandemic has wrecked havoc on the entire world. The virus has resulted in staggering losses, but I think it has also highlighted the pain and suffering that has always existed … Continue reading Signs of Hope
A Fishing Story
The Arizona sun was just begging it's decent, casting a warm glow over the landscape, as I drove north toward the river. Saguaros, the silent sentinels of the desert, majestically stood their vigilant watch over the lesser of the succulents, hidden creatures, and the hikers and mountain bikers enjoying the remnants of the warm March … Continue reading A Fishing Story
Renewal and Healing
The Four Peaks Wilderness area, just East of Phoenix, is one of my favorite places to explore and take pictures. Once you travel past the ATV and target practice areas, you will find rugged Sonoran Desert with countless ravines and nameless canyons ripe for exploration. There are very few trails, but traversing the hidden places … Continue reading Renewal and Healing
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