Riffing On Creativity, And Jazz Metaphors — I love how all creative pursuits are interrelated. How one medium of expression is related to others, all the others. We all have our preferred method, and medium of expression. But if we are truthful, we are influenced and inspired by others. …

Call Me Old Fashioned, I Won’t Mind A Bit — I am well aware that Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days, and creating images is a big part of it. I will never go there. And I will tell you why. First off is I’m Old School, in every way, shape, and form. …

Intersecting Cultures Through My Lens — Flowing lines cross stone Soft and hard intersecting The way of this world

The View From My Tiny Second Floor Balcony — Earlier this month I moved once again to a new location in Oaxaca. I do this on a regular basis, about every two to three months. It is the result of wanting to experience different parts of this amazing city. I learn more about this city with every move. Airbnb…

The Wisdom Of David Bowie — Aging is an extraordinary process, by which one becomes the person one should always have been. — David Bowie I ran across this quote this morning, during my morning look at Instagram. This is not the place I go looking for wisdom. …

Oddly, It Is The Subtle Color That Draws My Eye And Lens — A few days ago, I once again moved to a new neighborhood, in Oaxaca City. A neighborhood I have often walked in. A neighborhood I lived in for a short week, last April. I have lived in a number of neighborhoods here. From the west, to the east. From the…

Artificial Intelligence Means Nothing To Me — This piece was inspired by a discussion with my co-editors of Full Frame, Rodrigo S-C and Duvy McGirr. The topic has been AI. Yes, this is shorthand for Artificial Intelligence. In truth, to even type these words, Artificial Intelligence, sticks in my craw. …

Finding My Own Aging, Reflected In Nature — The long dry season in Oaxaca is approaching its end point. The ten day forecast calls for rain in half of these days. There is a shifting in the skies above. Like the weather in the States north of here, this seems out of sync with what are considered normal…

Abstracted Views And 17 Syllables Are Old Friends —