31 Days of Looking for the Little: Prickly Things

October 23, 2014 By

On a drive last spring, I got out and took a walk at Morro Rock, about two hours north of here. And right there, in the shadow of that great rock, I found this glorious thing. A cactus, in full … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Support

October 22, 2014 By

This is an old eucalyptus tree, down by the beach where I love to walk or sit and look. I happened to notice it a few days ago, while I was resting after a good walk. Do you see how crooked some of … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Focus

October 21, 2014 By

It's just a little thing. A ring on your lens to turn, or a button to push partially down. But it can make such a difference in your pictures! Sometimes it's fun to experiment. To turn off the … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Special Places

October 20, 2014 By

  When I know I'm going to be visiting our former hometown, I often try to find just a little space to make an extra stop. There is a florist in Pasadena that has long been a favorite … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Surprises

October 19, 2014 By

I volunteered to be a spiritual director for some faculty and staff from a nearby college who were on a one-day retreat near where I live. I was both anxious and excited about this opportunity to … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Memories

October 18, 2014 By

This picture is about 35 years old. And it's a fun example of one of my very favorite 'little' things of all: photographs. We have hired one of our grandsons to slowly scan all of our old photos (and … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Perspective

October 17, 2014 By

I know, I know. Just two weeks ago, I wrote about the HUGE cruise ship in our harbor. I was comparing it to the small shore birds that I find so fascinating. And you're right -- it is huge. But … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Provision

October 16, 2014 By

I wrote about these small things in the same post I linked to yesterday. This basket is about two inches square. Two inches. And it contains seven items I chose myself, at a small store that features … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Seashells

October 15, 2014 By

I have collected seashells all my life. And I've bought a few, too. They are all over my house. There is a basketful on the family room coffee table. There is another basketful on the window shelf in … Read more...

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