How the Songbirds Helped Me Heal (Photography/Mental Health Post)
I got my first DSLR camera for Christmas (thank you, Mom and Scottish Dad!), and it’s been a game changer …
Personal
2023 in Review (End of Year Personal Post)
2023 was a wonderful year for me, and I have many things to be grateful for! This year was full …
Hyper-empathy Towards Animals (Personal Post)
Two of my greatest highlights from 2023 have been getting fun wildlife shots in our neighborhood and receiving an adult …
Randall, the Ornery Red-winged Blackbird (Bird Photography Post)
I’ve mentioned Randall, the male red-winged blackbird who was determined to keep an eye on me, in that blog post …
Zabulon Skippers, My New Backyard Friends (Photography Post)
I’m not sure how it happened, but I’ve befriended a Zabulon Skipper butterfly after my many photography adventures in our …
World Photography Day, Woohoo!
Hello there! Today, August 19, 2023, happens to be World Photography Day. According to this article by Digital Camera World, …
Unraveling Lingering Echoes of Trauma (personal)
This is frustrating to admit, but even after I’ve written about/processed the major parts of my traumas, minor parts that …
Returning
I haven’t been on my WordPress blog in over a year now! I was very surprised to log on and …
“Regret”: A Dream Reflection
The word “regret” made a surprise appearance in one of my dreams from last night. I was with my family, …
2020 In Review (Personal Newsletter)
At long last, 2020, this abomination of a year, is coming to a close. As others have said, this year …
Personal Hopes for 2021
Happy New Year all! I took a moment of self-awareness today to reflect on how far I’ve come, and where …
Struggling with Grief (Personal)
Wednesday, January 6th will now be remembered as one of the most turbulent days in American history. It will also …
Dealing with Triggers (Personal)
I’ve been reliving the events of the nasty dorm experience I went through my sophomore year at college, a topic …
Migraines and Getting Overwhelmed (Personal)
It was a really rough week, thanks in large part to an off-and-on migraine that didn’t leave me until Saturday …
Removing My “Trauma Mask”: Another Personal Post
Last night, I ended up having what I’ll call an “identity crisis breakdown” after a tumultuous week of soul-searching and …
Personal Post: A Wholesome Update
It’s been roughly 4 weeks since I tossed out my “appeaser” identity that I’d held onto as a survival tactic …
Fighting Against Depression Numbness (Personal)
I’ve been meaning to write a blog post about dealing with numbness as part of my depression, and unfortunately, now …
Am I Wrong For Saying That God Blesses Gay Relationships? (Personal)
After doing intensive research and finding evidence that that infamous “clobber passages” in the Bible are mistranslations, this post was an effective way for me to air out my mixed emotions.
2021 in Review (Personal Newsletter)
Boy, this year was a doozy. And that’s putting it mildly! So much happened in 2021. Truth and Justice made …
It’s Getting Better (Personal Mental Wellness End of Year Post)
It’s been a while since I last wrote for my blog! My love for photography has kept me going these …
Quis ut Deus? 