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truly SEE

top & bottom left: 35mm, f2.2, 1/400, ISO 2000 bottom right: 135mm, f3.5, 1/100, ISO 2000 | San Francisco, CA From one of my favorite photography books, TAO OF PHOTOGRAPHY by Philippe L. Gross & S.I. Shapiro- “SEEING, in the finest and broadest sense, means using your senses, your intellect, and your emotions. It means…
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I know what to do

1/200, f2.2, ISO250, 50mm | my home The thoughts rolling through my head- I want them to lift me, point me to my goals, feel my successes, and have a vision greater than today. Instead, they are- shielding me, protecting me, keeping me safe. But safe is boring. Being unseen is diminishing. I am ready…
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every single day
I attended a violin senior recital last Friday. 5 seniors were performing solos of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with an orchestra accompanying them. Each performer was FANTASTIC! As the 4th senior came to stage and played her first note, I knew something was different. She was phenomenal. We were mesmerized, truly blown away. After arriving home…
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the exit interview
iso400 35mm f2.8 1/160 It was the last day of my mission in the Argentina Rosario Mission. I sat across the desk from my mission president, Jorge Ventura. He asked me a question in Spanish- “do you know how to find a husband?” I wasn’t sure what he meant or how to respond. He filled…
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3 days left
There are only three days left of school- Kate will do about anything to avoid writing her last English essay of the 8th grade.
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leaving notes for the next guy
I think these last 5 years are among Danny’s favorite. We are surrounded by the most generous and loving neighbors and friends. He loved his association with those serving alongside him. He became familiar with his Savior in a way that couldn’t happen without his calling as a bishop. He will miss all of that-…
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S I X T E E N
(left to right: Sophie, Rivers, Ellie, Quincy, Lauren & Kate) She is 16 and ready to conquer the world. She is already making plans for early graduation…(my mama heart says why rush?) living on land, somewhere warm (!!!!) …growing…loving dogs and children…and working hard through college. I can’t wait to watch her reach her dreams!…

