Photography Has Become Too Beautiful

Issue #271 — When every photograph is designed to impress, fewer of them have anything to say. The sunset picture above, when posted to my Instagram, garnered well over 100 likes. The picture of the

Another Library Gone

My grandmother had a saying: “another library burnt down.” When my friend Jay passed, I wrote him a song. Why whisper when you can howl.

Photographers Anxious at Sunset (P.A.S.)

“I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.” First, a disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am not qualified to diagnose medical conditions. What I am qualified to do is point

Universe Intervention, or the Facebook Algorithm? (I’ll Take Either)

The last time my dad truly recognized me, he called me “Glenn the cowboy.” Two years later, I’m still sorting out whether what happened next was the universe talking – or just really good ad

A Rainy Night Lament – It’s Not About The Money (Except When It Is)

Walt Disney would’ve been laughed off Shark Tank. Steve Jobs didn’t do market research. Both built things nobody asked for because they believed in them. Here’s what I know: if you’re only in it for

Einstein – “The Universal Force Is Love”

…”When I proposed the theory of relativity, very few understood me, and what I will reveal now to transmit to mankind will also collide with the misunderstanding and prejudice in the world. I ask you

Reach Out – Be More Like Your Dog

You can genuinely love someone and not talk to them for three years. That’s insane, yet completely normal. Studies show people appreciate being checked in on way more than we think. They’re not judging your

Robin Williams – The Meaning Of Life

As the age number for many of us climbs higher, so does the time spent reflecting on what’s it all about. What’s my role, my purpose, and my path? The death of Robin Williams in

“Be The Fool” – Give yourself permission to be creative

How often do you tell yourself that you’re not good enough, or that you can’t do something? If you’re like most people, the answer is “far too often.” And this self-doubt can be especially harmful

A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way

I saw these pictures just now from a powerful moment today with my veteran Dad (Marines) and the local SAR (Son’s of American Revolution) unit visiting him and honoring him and his local contributions to