a walk on a different side of devout

[Taken at the beautiful St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, a literal sanctuary in the middle of the city.]

a walk on the devout side

I don't know if it is possible for a person to live without having faith in something---a god, an afterlife, or simply themselves. And by "live", I mean live fully and completely, to feel deep passion and true love. Therefore, I conclude my essay on faith by saying, have faith.


[The Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Chinatown, New York.]

history, naturally

Seeds of plant life*, poisonous frogs**, floating frogs***, and a mini solar system--just a dibble of what the awesome American Museum of Natural History has to offer.

*the Hall of Biodiversity
**poison dart frogs from South America
***the Chinese gliding frog

the revealing drought

[Taken at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.]

an absent-minded pigeon.

Harold forgot, for just that moment, that he could simply fly to the bottom of the steps.


[Taken outside the Smithsonian.]

a hopeful ending

[Taken outside a Marriott in North Carolina.]

we've been here together before, she said

What a lovely, romantic place to mate--right on a flower! He's got taste.


[Taken outside a Marriott in North Carolina.]

the thought that lingered

[Taken outside a Marriott in North Carolina.]

engaging in tyranny

I once painted a flower that had petals like this; it was white.

[Taken outside a Marriott in North Carolina.]

cornfields forever

I dare say not many hotels can boast a grand view of a large cornfield, but a Marriott in North Carolina sure can!