Handcrafted journal page featuring a layered red horse with gold accents on a dark textured background, resting inside an open binder.

Welcome to the Lunar New Year

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 looking forward to the positive change said to arrive on the flames of the Fire Horse.

Although I didn’t create photographs this weekend, I spent time learning to better use my editing software and working in my photo journals.

I must admit I haven’t been very diligent about documenting my presence in my own life.

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