Sunday, December 29, 2024

The cream rises

San Antonio Chapel, Angel Fire, New Mexico

Here are the rest of the images that occupy my Favorites folder. It’s a wee folder this year. This hasn’t been a high volume year but these and the ones last week did rise to the top.

Nuestra Señora de La Asuncion, Placita, New Mexico

Pump House, Galisteo, New Mexico

Last Light, North Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore

I hit a milestone this year when I reached 900 posts dating back to 2006. Of these 863 were consecutive weeks. My first two years were spotty, with just seven entries in 2006, a few more in 2007 and every week from 2008 onward. Since I didn’t log each week’s entry faithfully, I didn’t recognize the gaudy accomplishment till many weeks later. It was my September birthday present to me. 

I’ve been printing every post for several years. Each year is a four inch thick 3-ring binder of posts. I do like to see my stuff in print. I also order the printed version of each Shadow and Light Magazine to prove I did it. There’s an element of pride in holding every 100-page issue in my hot mitts. My byline Telling Stories in the handsome mag runs 8 to 10 pages. As of today there are 2-1/2 linear feet of the bimonthly publication in my bookcase.

Here’s to a year bursting with creativity, health, adventure and the gift of friends and family. Happy New Year!

2 comments:

Blacks Crossing said...

Congratulations on your 900th blog (and counting), as well as your recent features in Shadow and Light Magazine. Persistence and consistency are key in any kind of long-term endeavor, and you managed to keep those at the forefront. Keep those blogs and Shadow and Light issues coming during 2025!

Anonymous said...

Heck of an accomplishment! I love reading and seeing the photographs you choose to comment about every week. My hat is off to your tenacity. And this week's photos are all beauties.