Today at 00:24 (well, for us here in the Eastern Time Zone, at least) the Summer Solstice occurred, marking not only the longest day of the year, but the official beginning of summer. It is a time that some celebrate spiritually; for others it is merely another Wednesday. In...
Last weekend we were honored to attend the wedding of our friends. The reception was held at the Lafayette Grande, an historical building in Pontiac, Michigan. Built in 1923 as Masonic Lodge, it has been restored to its original grandeur. Even standing on the old stone steps of the...
A friend recently waxed poetic on what is meant by “home”. Does it mean different things? Does it mean anything at all? Is it a place or a state of mind? This was my reply: “Home is that familiar place that slips on and covers your soul like a...
Yesterday was just another day: laid back and seemingly inconsequential. That is, until I thought about it. I was out running errands and was dressed rather plainly in jeans, Punisher tee-shirt, and faded ball cap. As I walked toward the building out walked a very well-dressed senior couple. I...
It matters not which candidate you voted for, be it Trump, Clinton, Johnson, Stein, or the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It matters not what each of them has done, may do, nor what they may or may not have said. Your life, meanwhile, how you live it, and how you act...
At the beginning of October I went to Punta Gorda, Florida, for the wedding of a dear friend. I, of course, took many an artistic image of my weekend activities. Most are on my Facebook profile and official photo prints of the really good ones are available on the...
A Detroit gem and Michigan’s 102nd state park, this 987-acre island has something for everyone. I have not been to the island since I was a boy and when the opportunity came to do some photography I was that little boy once more. With a tripod, zoom lens, and...
It was porch drinking time and a ladybug decided to join me. It sat right on the cushion inches from me and did not move until I stuck my finger out for it to climb on.
It was a great night at Jamboozie’s Grill with friends and my Imzadi. The Adult #RootBeer float was a hit!
Gotta love millenials. https://www.facebook.com/troy.hooper.790/videos/10204603450606492/