Needs

All walk away.

Alone he sits, abandoned by friends, passed over by strangers, unnoticed, sitting in the middle of a crowded street--clearly in need. I know not if he is the author of his own demise, nor how long he has been there, nor how long he will be there. Many pass, few notice, but all forget the man sitting on the street corner with the hat between his knees. A sea of faceless humanity flows past without notice.

This man represents all those who are alone and abandoned--those around us who have needs, those who desire our acceptance and need our love. Although few can change the whole world, all can change the little worlds around them.

Christmas Party @ the Griffiths

What: Christmas Party
When: Dec. 15, 2009
Where: The Griffiths

Mrs. Griffiths taking a picture of Carissa & Debbie.

Kadin all aglow!

Candles.

The party.

The blue glow of awe filling Kadin's enchanted face.

Group shot. (Such a happy gathering).

matt R. matt D. rett H.

The Moon

Here are a few of my favorite moon shots.

Gibbous moon (winter).

Full moon (summer).

Full moon with associated glow (summer).

Atmospheric Effects

Here are some atmospheric effects that I had some fun with!

Canada Geese migration

Interesting...

Clouds streaking across the night sky.

More clouds rolling overhead.

The Terminator Moderator

In response to popular demand, I present to you the "Terminator Moderator"!

A most unexpected entrance.

A most hearty laugh!

The "Terminator Moderator".

Mixed reaction.

Getting down to business.

Happy Thanksgiving!

As I sit here this Thanksgiving day, I think of all that I have to give thanks for. There are so many things! I'm thankful to God for his Son and for life. I'm thankful for the good times and for the bad, for the years that I labored in school and for the relief of finally finishing. I 'm thankful for my friends, and for all that God has allowed us to experience together. I'm truly thankful for times like we had on Saturday, full of good friends and honest fun!

In years to come, these will be the times that we'll thankfully remember--the songs we sang, the things we learned, and the lives we touched. We will remember our friends, the ones who stood by us during the good times and the bad, the ones who laughed with us, and the ones who mourned with us-- the ones who were just there when we needed to talk.

With all of this, I would just like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Photos of Nicole's birthday Party.


Choir Practice.

An interesting discussion.

Missed photo-op.

Sup Ma?

Robert, Dalton, and Jarvis

The girls talking.

Nathan.

The altos practicing.

Dave and Layne singing "All I Ask of You".

The reaction...

Layne belting it out!

Dave singing the high soprano line.

Layne giving it his all!

The adoring fans!

A rousing round of applause!

The Colors of the Sky

Here are a few of my favorite cloud photos.

A large storm rolling in from the East.

Late afternoon cloud formation.

Sunbeams breaking forth.

The heavens declaring the glory of God.