Wow, I can’t believe I am here, in front of my laptop, typing out my first blog post. I was dreaming of a time when
Category: Features
Meeting Grandpa again, through genealogy
This is a picture of Tadao Fukuda, my grandpa, and bratty me taken almost 75 years ago. Yes, that is the kindly and amused expression
5 Things Not to Do When Communicating with Someone Who is Down or Unemployed
When someone is going through a tough time—whether they’re feeling broken, down, or unemployed—how we respond can make all the difference. Here are five things
Summer heat, summer doldrums, summer friends
photos by Kirk McConnell and Julie Cosgrove Last summer might have been the hottest in 2,000 years. And this summer is following with a warmer
Farewell to Spring
We enjoy the most wondrous of winters here in Southern California…from the warm beaches to the sunny mountains, all on display in crisp sunny days
Photographer’s Notebook: walking in the rain
I didn’t have many tasks today so I was able to catch up with some errands–all the while taking pictures in the rain. I