(Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush photographed by daughters) I love taking pictures of flowers, especially macro pictures. The closer you get the more there is to see in the structure of each flower. The simplest is actually full of incredible detail. My little girls are always stopping on walks or in the yard to peer down … Continue reading Flowers
Month: April 2020
Catching minnows, wildflowers, racing swallows, and a picnic
“Heeeere fishyfishyfishyfishy...” Swallows were flying just above the ground.
Lenten cooking
Here are some photos of things I baked/cooked during Lent. Looking back I’m surprised I didn’t take more pictures. The prosphora photo was taken before baking. I was just impressed with the seal.
Two recent Orthodox dolls
This is the most recent (custom) priest doll. This next doll was ordered by the same person, a bit of a departure because he is the first saint doll I have made. This is St. Christos the Gardener. The cover of this children’s book was the inspiration. In some icons he’s depicted holding one or … Continue reading Two recent Orthodox dolls
Indiana
Beautiful and he knows it.Sub-deacon IndianaWe are not amused.Helping make masks.Your move. That last one is my favorite.
Outing
Duchess and I took the little girls to a local park to stretch our legs and look at something beautiful for a change. The egret at the pond was very unafraid of people and let us get quite close.
Sunday of Orthodoxy: a retrospective
Sunday of Orthodoxy Pan-Orthodox Vespers at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Houston Ok, I admit it feels rather silly to be posting photos of the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the first Sunday of Great Lent, during Bright Week. Bear with me. Although we didn’t know it we had just one more weekend in church before the … Continue reading Sunday of Orthodoxy: a retrospective
Praying With My Feet 