It is during the quiet moments of life that God can most easily speak to our souls, giving us direction, hope, and reassurance. With our hectic, over-programed schedules, I am thankful that such quiet times are still possible. But we must carve out time to allow God to communicate to us.

Many love the world of fantasy and make-believe. It provides an opportunity to escape and to see beyond our normal vision. I am grateful for the medium of photography that allows me to be creative and to show parts of the world in a new, even surreal fashion.

Oregon Coast at Sunset

I have often heard my wife thank God for His beautiful creations. Beautiful creation is not the first description that comes to mind when thinking of turkey vultures. A turkey vulture does not have a beautiful face or a calming name but in flight it is most graceful and smooth. In flight it is truly beautiful. I am thankful to experience some of God’s beauty such as the peaceful flight of this turkey vulture.

I have been blessed with wonderful siblings, two brothers and two sisters. Yesterday was Cindy’s birthday. I am thankful for her love and kindness to me. Happy Birthday Cindy!

My son Alan and I spoke tonight about the gift of sight that many of us enjoy and for the most part take for granted. It is a gift to experience color and brightness and shape. I hope I can always have a grateful heart for the simple pleasures of life.