So as long as I can remember, a favorite thing to do with a new friend was to take a walk to the beach. Yesterday, after a day of shopping at Arundel Mills Mall (which Alejandra LOVED by the way), we decided we hadn't done enough walking and took the long way to Chelsea Beach. We had a dog follow us at one point, till he finally stopped at a house. It was so cute, Alex took its picture.  Later someone in ... Read More

Make your own slideshow at Animoto.     New Year's Eve Laura and I had the pleasure of photographing the King Wedding. We already knew we were in for a treat with this couple as we had so much fun photographing their engagement photos. I took so many photos that according to some people I should just switch to videotaping things, but, I was choosey enough to select  just a few for their gallery. Please visit the King Wedding Gallery HERE   ... Read More

Laura and I spent a part of the last two days taking in the fall colors... (Click on image to enlarge) And on yesterday's outing, this was our welcome back committee. :) ... Read More

Recently I have had a number of new clients for web design. I so enjoy meeting new people and learning about their businesses. I am so impressed with the work of  Dan Twigg and his wife, Chris. Dan is a custom builder located right here in Pasadena, Maryland. He serves, but are not limited to, Pasadena, Severna Park, Millersville, Arnold, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, Ellicott City, Linthicum, Columbia. Glen Lowman has now passed away and incidentally, the small world that it ... Read More

"What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee" (Psalm 56:3). The Bible verses you learn as a child, really come back to you as an adult at the most appropriate times.   Yesterday, an explosive storm hit Pasadena area. I will admit, I was afraid. We are thankful that we are ok, the house is still standing, but our yard took quite a hit. I did trust in the Lord during all of it, but was most happy when everyone was ... Read More

A few times when John has been here we have tried to go to Down's Park, only to find it closed. This time, we picked an open day. While there, we met a swan... ..and a turtle.   We also went to Chelsea Beach. It was nice to have a slow day just to explore areas close by to home.   ... Read More

With the nice change of weather in the upper 50's, Laura and I decided to go to Kinder Park. The fact that it is technically still winter was still there, with snow from our last blizzards still in scattered places around the park... Because of the winter, not much was "alive" at Kinder today. Some berries... ...some ducks too. Of course, the ever present silos were still there. Laura got to try out her new bike! And before we left, we saw a robin signaling the hope ... Read More

The day after the storm nearly breaks all December records, the sun came out and it was time to dig out. Glen Burnie received 22.5 inches, it's safe I think to say that Pasadena got close to that. This is our back deck. Enric and Miranda set out to clean the cars and driveway off. Silas helps! Having a day that I couldn't do much, gave me a chance to take some time and do something I really like to do, take bird photos. Here a ... Read More

Britney and Heather were in a dance recital at Downs Park. I was excited to see them dance again, and have another chance to take photos. Britney on her toes. After the recital, Laura and Heather go to the beach. The tide must have been very high, there was only a little beach. Jenny and Miquel pause for a moment with the sun going down. Cameron, after seeing his mommy and auntie on stage, gave it a try. ... Read More

In the first time, in my adult life, I went to a flea market today. I think as a child I remember once going with Chris and her family, but as an adult, this was indeed a first. I went because Jenny and her mom were setting up to sell some things and Laura jumped in to do the same with them, I wanted to see what it was all about.  Miquel provided muscle, and apparently some excellent salesmanship. (I'm not ... Read More

Today Laura and I were invited to Heather's dance recital. This was the 16th Annual Dance Recital of Dancer's Dreams, and held where I used to attend High School, Northeast. The first number, danced to Mercy: The next number was called, Busting Loose It was a great show. I took 800 photos in all. Another highlight was watching Cameron. He loved the dancing, he wanted, "More!" Coming home was interesting, a terrible storm with lightning greeted us as we left the school auditorium. Now we're just ... Read More

Finally, a combination of sun and showers, we get blooms and birds! ... Read More

First a question. How come almost every time they have a Global Warming protest, it gets snow? Do you think God is trying to tell them something? Anyway....We waited all winter for a good amount of snow and finally we turn the calendar and March brought us about a foot in some areas! Laura suggested we go to Lake Waterford Then we went to visit the horses around the corner. ... Read More

I love the first week of November in Pasadena... ... Read More

Being John's last full day, and having walked nearly as far as our legs would allow us, we spent it close to home, but again walking. Anyone who knows me even a little, knows that I love to walk and use this time for thinking, and when walking with someone, sharing thoughts. So we walked up the church road, Jacobsville Park, and one of the best thinking places I know, Kinder Farm Park. I think we were both kind of sad our ... Read More

  In my efforts to photograph Pasadena, Maryland, my last stop was Venice on the Bay. Lisa and I went in the afternoon Sunday. It was a perfect day. One glitch we did run into was a poor little goose with a fish hook caught in its tail feathers. Didn't want to come out either. More of the photos HERE   ... Read More

  I don't know how many times I went to this beach with a dear friend or loved one. I think it started out Lisa and I on our bikes riding almost daily to Chelsea Beach in the summers. I also went with Chris, Donna, Flavio, and for Petra and I, it was our sanctuary to have a quiet place to talk! Today I went back to a good place in my past and took some photos. You can see them HERE   Now, my daughter and ... Read More

  “Babies are such a nice way to start people” Today, one of my oldest and dearest friends gave a baby shower for her daughter, Britney. Naturally Laura and I were invited. It started with a very treacherous snowfall as seen from their basement window... Britney was totally surprised She had a lot of presents to open! Here she opens our gift, a basket of Baby Sweet Pea infant massage oils, baby soaps, and Boo Boo Balm The cake... As you can see, she knows she is having a ... Read More

We live in an area that isn't very large. Pasadena has a population of about 12,000. It is definately ever growing, and I suppose with growth, comes some uninvited "excitement." This week Miquel had some such excitement where he works at a local pharmacy. It seems he had a male customer and Miquel at once had a bad feeling about the man. The customer seemed agitated, but he had a suit on, and placed purchases on the counter, and then asked for a large amount ... Read More

After many weeks of super warm winter temperatures, I get this in my inbox from Weather.com Alert: Inclement weather expected for Pasadena *Sigh* 6-12 inches of the white stuff. ... Read More