Blog:  Ink Blots on Winestains

Sunday
Mar192017

Steller success! 

First used over a year ago, I have recently been reminded how much I enjoy creating Steller stories. Last week, I used the app to present my winter visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake. And now, I've just added a new Steller on Central Park to my collection, and it seems to have struck a chord. Over 11,000 views todate, and 280+ likes! 

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Wednesday
Mar152017

A poem to Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Lake Ontario waterfront on a bitterly cold day in March is an unlikely place to be struck with thoughts of summer. Or is it? Here's my poem - some call it an "ode" - to Niagara-on-the-Lake, in words and images.  View my Steller story.

Wednesday
Jan252017

Top Ten Winter Wonders of Niagara

Niagara offers so many marvels, spectacles and surprises in the colder months that it’s no wonder we call it winter wonder-filled! Whether you’re just looking for a new way to brighten the short days this season brings, or you’re a true winter warrior, Niagara Canada is the destination for you! (A blog post I authored for the Tourism Partnership of Niagara.)

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Sunday
Nov132016

"None of us comes fully equipped."

Maria Popova curates Brain Pickings, and has an incredible knack for sharing just what I need to read, just when I need to read it. On November 9, this was her headline: Carl Sagan on Moving Beyond Us vs. Them, Bridging Conviction with Compassion, and Meeting Ignorance with Kindness.

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Saturday
Nov122016

Inspiring art

This week, Nadine Dennis and I touched on the possibility of her again painting one of my photographs. That got me thinking about the last time Nadine and I had a painter/photographer collaboration.

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