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I realized recently that there was a pattern with some objects I was keeping. I have been collecting mugs from placed I’ve worked at. Like a momento, so I’d never forget where I’ve been. And then the cards…birthday, Christmas, sympathy, thank you. I’ve been keeping a trove of them. Why? So I wouldn’t lose that memory? But the reality is obvious: these things are a connection to the past, possibly a "clinging" to the past. If the mugs are hidden away at the back of a cupboard,

It's all in the details. One of my favorite things to do is transform photos into 'other' versions of the original. Whether it be just applying a few filters, or flexing a complete transformation into an abstract image...I sure do love putting time into photo editing in these ways. Before I changed this image, it was a typical shot of two kids by the water. Nothing really stood out to me in the image. But when I removed details, somehow it drew me in and evoked a new sense

I was reminded of what it was like in 2019 in Red Deer, Alberta. Yes, it was extremely cold for a couple weeks...but there was something much bigger than that which dominated every conversation. The 2019 Winter games. This was before the dreaded covid descended on our life. During these ceremonies I was enthralled with the crowds, the sounds, the colors. It was an exceptional time to be an athlete, and to be a volunteer.