Ruth / Havdalah

 

Dayna' Johnson | Graduation

Graduation of my goddaughter Dayna McKenzie Johnson, who has just finished her course of studies at Sherando High School in Stephens City, Virginia, and will be attending community college in the fall.

We are proud of Dayna's achievement and the wise guidance of her parents, Dion and Olympia Johnson. 

This occasion was celebrated with members of her family. Also pictured are sisters Dessa and Odyssey.

Adele- the day of her recital

Our older granddaughter Adele is about to graduate elementary school. We went to visit and attend her orchestra and choir recital with her and the family.

Koan tree- May views, plus mud turtle

 

Ballad of Shirley and Doodle (Bright Pond)

Our local Canada goose couple, Dan and Shirley hatched a brood of three goslings recently. The male, Dan, lost his life protecting the family from the fox that also carried off two of the goslings. So far Shrley and the remaining gosling, who Ruth & I have dubbed Doodle, are OK. 

Interestingly, a second goose couple has arrived and seems to be acting as a guard for the mother and child.

We wish them well.

Food Justice DMV /Justicia Alimentaria DMV - with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

I recently photographed a fundraising event for Food Justice DMV/Justicia Alimentaria DMV, an organization that provides vital food sustenance to thousands in the DC metropolitan area. 

The featured speaker was the distinguished Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, in conversation with Rev. Nilse Furtado-Gilliam of the Clarendon United Methodist Church. They spoke of bravery, mercy, social justice, hope, the blessings and struggles of faith in our daily and political lives, and the necessity of joy as a sustaining presence.

Music and dancing was provided by Son Cosita Seria, who specialize in performing Son Jarocho music.

Thanks to Food Justice DMV founder Denise Woods and Deborah Thornton for this opportunity.

Bike To Work Day 2025

I recently photographed Bike To Work Day at Rosslyn/Gateway Park in Arlington VA for Bike Arlington.

Thanks to Lauren Hassel and Mary Dallao for the assignment.

Published work, old and new