Last Burst – Photo Friday
Longer days provide more opportunities to work in the yard. A couple of weeks ago Patty and I were transplanting Tiger Lilies. Before we knew it the day was giving way to night. We raced to get the...
View Article“No, I Did Not Kill It.”– Friday Photo
Craig is to spiders what others are to snakes. For him, and my friend Brandi, “The only good spider is a dead spider.” Yesterday I spotted a Oklahoma Brown Tarantula. Craig, and Brandi, it was not at...
View ArticleMississippi Kite’s Eye – Friday Photo
“You need to bring your long lens over and get a photo of the kite.” Every year a pair of Mississippi Kites nest in Bob and Eloise’s backyard. Each year they choose a different tree. This year the pair...
View ArticleSpying Jokers – Friday Photo
Early mornings we often spy a rabbit exploring the yard. Last week we found her coming closer to the house investigating one of our flower beds. I grabbed the camera and hoped to get a shot. Quietly I...
View ArticleField Tripping with Robin Williams
Rick, my mentor, did not play golf. The golf course was not a place where we went to unwind, talk about things away from the confines of an office, or get lost in our surroundings. We went to the...
View ArticleWinds of Change
The wind shifted out of the north. We know the State Fair starts tomorrow. Around these parts that means an increased possibility of Fall weather – colder with some rain. In the event you need some...
View ArticleDeeper Than Healing the Wounds
Our recent trip to Guatemala exposed us to another group of small coffee growers that suffer a system that disadvantages their work and advantages those with a network to bring the beans to market. In...
View ArticleSo You’ve Had a Bad Day – Let Alexander Provide Some Wisdom
Maybe you have lived Murphy’s Law, “If it can go wrong, it will go wrong.” Talk about pessimism. But, have one of those days where it seems like everything did go wrong and you wonder if there is such...
View ArticleRevisit Liberation Theologies?
People in power dismiss theologies of liberation. They pose a threat. But, what happens when those in power, or the dominant ethnic or religious group, feels the loss of power? My friend Guy and I were...
View ArticleOld Medicine – Friday Photo
Despite the threat of three active volcanos, life is quite vibrant in Antigua, Guatemala. But, the remnants of older buildings serve as a constant reminder, even with the puffs of smoke rising from the...
View ArticleMixed Media – Friday Photo
Life is full of texture. The variety wards off boredom. Colorful sunsets, shades of green on mountain sides, and the dense blue waters of the Caribbean provide just a few of the possibilities. Textures...
View ArticleEyes On Baseball – Friday Photo
Nathan and Hogan will have their eyes on the Royals this evening. And, you may be sure they will have their eyes on the baseball. “Eyes on the Ball” – Copyright 2014 Todd A Littleton Featured Image...
View ArticlePlain Distance – Friday Photo
Technology often amplifies the distance between cultures. Strip away the color and it is not long before we are able to see differences more clearly. Or, maybe the distance is made plain. “Plain...
View ArticleReflecting Under the Bridge – Friday Photo
Words and phrases often obtain more than one meaning or sense. A young couple sat on a bench enjoying a sunny October morning. They often looked up no doubt reflecting on what they read or the beauty...
View ArticlePlenty – Friday Photo
We have plenty of fun. For nealy 36 years we have found ways to enjoy life together. So, why not a teeter totter on Broadway? Yes, I posted this photo last week. But, when I went looking for a photo...
View ArticleSome Come Early – National Prematurity Day
Some who come early do not get to stay long. Generally being early means a good seat. When it comes to prematurity, an early arrival may mean not staying long, if at all. Each of the past five...
View ArticleUntil Next Year, Lilly – Friday Photo
Our recent record setting cold quickly took its toll on Fall colors. Almost overnight reds and yellows turned a dull brown. Our last outing with the grands and their parents took us to the Myriad...
View ArticleNeglected View
Homes fall into disrepair often out of neglect. The cost to rehab an old house may not be immediately clear. No one knows what unseen costs lie behind old sheet rock or underneath old carpet. Neglected...
View ArticleThe Road Between Death and Life – Photo Meditation
A young familiar face greeted me when I opened up Facebook this morning. He will never be an old friend. Cameron did not live long enough. His mother posted a photo on what would be his 16th birthday....
View ArticleCoffee with Jesus – A Second Shot
Jesus often gets a bad rap. He is portrayed as too nice. Call it a sentimental view of Jesus aided by paintings and artwork that seem to domesticate the revolutionary message he heralded. Sometimes...
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