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Jeff Delp
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Today I am sharing a few photos I have taken in the Superstition and Four Peaks Wilderness areas (near Phoenix, Arizona). While the desert frequently displays vibrant colors, sometimes I feel like black and white photos provide an appropriate gravity to the landscape. Hope you enjoy! cc all photos by Jeff Delp On...
sprig in a box I almost balked at writing a recap of the week. It's something I started about a month ago and even if it goes unread, it helps me be reflective. So, this afternoon I sat with our kitten (Sprig) and pulled together an overview of the past week. Last Saturday, was a challenging day, for no particular...
This site is my quiet space on the internet. I write about topics I enjoy (see writing non-fiction) and try to avoid controversy. I don't want to overthink things, spend hours editing for perfection, or feel the need to stick to normal writing conventions. I just want to organize what's on my mind and clear some...
I am a better person without my phone. In fact, I would go so far as saying there is a negative correlation between the amount of time I spend on my phone and the likelihood you would want to be around me. Last Saturday it was hot outside. I was bored and in a state of malaise. So, I picked up my phone. I used my...
Curious cattle sizing me up - near Clayton, New Mexico As a kid I was terrified of cows. Or, so I'm told. I don't recall this (I was too young). But, at least once a year the story is retold by my parents, or my aunt, or my uncle. Typically at a large family gathering when the topic of embarrassing moments arises....
Tonight, I made pizza for dinner. It was almost homemade. Except the dough. And the sauce. Both were purchased at Trader Joe's. So, in actuality, I "assembled" a pizza for dinner. But, it didn't come from a box. Why should you care? Well, I can't cook. But, lately, I've been making an effort to fix dinner. In spite...
espresso tonic at peixoto coffee roasters - chandler, az This morning I am taking a few minutes, over an espresso tonic, to review my week. Song of the Day: Send in the Fishermen - Caamp Published this week: lunch money faith (anne lamott): getting through the day when the world feels heavy a few thoughts on taking...
I appreciate Anne Lamott. As an author she is genuine. Her candor — her willingness to be true to who she is (embracing successes and failures) and what she believes. The last few days, I have been revisiting a phrase she has used in her writing and interviews: Lunch money faith: a “just enough” kind of faith to get...
I appreciate Anne Lamott. As an author she is genuine. Her candor — her willingness to be true to who she is (embracing successes and failures) and what she believes. The last few days, I have been revisiting a phrase she has used in her writing and interviews: Lunch money faith: a “just enough” kind of faith to get...
A semantic reflection... I have a number of priorities. Is that even possible? Was the word "priority" intended to have a plural form? If you have more than one priority, are those items still a priority? priority: something given or meriting attention before competing alternatives (Merriman-Webster) As I attempt to...
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