Adult male I create a post about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds every summer and every year I run into the same problem: I struggle to get a shot of the ruby throat. Adult males of this species don rub…| The Used Life
To the Moon and Back, paper collage, 2025 Here are some new experiments in collage art. A few notes about this collection…first, there are lots of layers. I’ve been in the mood to work …| The Used Life
A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe. – Thomas Keller The kitchen, for me, is the center of the home. It is a sacred space, a place of ritual, intention, and ce…| The Used Life
Cosmic Swim, paper collage, 2025 I don’t like naming my collages. That’s one of the reasons I typically choose simple descriptive titles. I don’t like analyzing my work, and I don…| The Used Life
Sea View, paper collage, 2025 I recently scooped up a vintage book of undersea photographs at a local antique shop. The backdrop of Sea View is my favorite image in that book. In fact, it’s a…| The Used Life
Blue Jay Summer is the busiest time of year for me with regard to bird feeding. Most of that is due to weather: hot, humid days and frequent afternoon thunderstorsms mean cleaning and refilling fee…| The Used Life