A Quiet Reset
A first entry, notes from time spent creating, noticing, and slowing down. This journal will hold reflections from the field and the quiet moments between.

I picked up a friend, and we took a small road trip in search of light, hoping to escape the inversion that had settled in the valley for over a week. Our first stop was Sawtooth Reindeer, where we spent time sharing treats, stealing a few reindeer kisses, and laughing more than we expected. Even…
The last few weeks have been busy. Not as much creating as I would have preferred, but that is how things go sometimes. The Annual CSI Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit at the Herrett Center for Arts & Science opened on May 26, and the exhibit will run through August 1. There are pieces from…
One of my challenges when creating new work is that not everything can be shared right away. Over the past few weeks I’ve been spending time in the South Hills with a friend, adding new photographs to my growing collection of wildlife and night sky images. Some of those photographs may find their way into…
Since the trip to Redfish Lake, I haven’t been able to create photographically. Between the end of the short summer semester, the launch of the online shop, the crazy heat, thunderstorms, and wildfires, I have tried to stay indoors. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been stretching my creative muscles, though. I made some folio scrapbooks…
As the Spring 2026 semester at my college wraps up, much of my time lately has been focused outside of photography. There are still many images from the recent Yellowstone trip waiting to be edited, but for now my attention has shifted toward final projects, deadlines, and the close of another academic season. In between…
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marked the beginning of the Lunar Year of the Horse, more specifically, the Fire Horse. I first learned about the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, at a youth fireside in my early teens. Since then, I’ve enjoyed sharing a holiday that centers on family and community. I’m…