Harveys Creek, Kilmarnock, White Stone & Short Pump, Virginia

Harveys Creek

Light begins to spill across Harveys Creek and the day begins.

Ken points out the beginnings of the new day from his front yard.

Clouds moving through promise clearing and warmth later in the day.

Media professionals gather at Crab Cove farmhouse to review and celebrate work done this past year.

Anita demonstrates the editing process.

The sun bathes Matt in warm afternoon light. The day delivers clear skies and warmth as promised ...

Photograph taken by guest blogger Mobido Jalo

... drawing people outside for hikes, kayaking, a drive or just enjoying the scenery. Julianne signals her enjoyment.

Photograph taken by guest blogger Modibo Jalo

Ken at the end of the day.

Kilmarnock

Late afternoon light highlights the new green of winter ground cover at Bondfield Farm. The farm was established in 1806 near Kilmarnock.

Sweet light illuminates a building in downtown Kilmarnock. When the sun dipped behind the buildings along Main Street the temperature dropped noticeably by several degrees.

White Stone

Sunset from the top of the Rappahannock River bridge near White Stone.

West Point

Crossing the Mattaponi River into West Point, the remainder of today's light silhouettes the paper mill that dominates the town.

Short Pump

Finally home with Dianne and Sadie. There is fire in the fireplace warming the house from a cold fall night.

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Short Pump, Virginia

A pensive Aubrey surveys her world at Cambridge church.

Pastor Jay Smith talked about the difference between presents and presence during a devotional at the church.

Jason leaving a party with his dad at the end of the evening.

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Richmond & Short Pump, Virginia

Richmond

Kristi in what I call high-fashion mode.

Short Pump

Copperas Creek

Sadie sees an opportunity, and ...

... while she doesn't get to capitalize on it, she's still pretty happy.

Dianne with Toby in her new 'do and glasses. 

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Richmond, Virginia

Volume 1, No. 1 of the new magazine I'm editing hits the mailboxes this week. First printing is 325,000.

Short Pump, Virginia

Second Sunday in Advent

It is the second Sunday in Advent at Cambridge church and ...

... brothers Caleb, left, and Keegan, right, light the first and second candles ...

... while their parents Price, left, and Kelley, right, read the devotional as sister and brother Harper and Liam look on look on from their arms.

Kathryn adds her beautiful solo voice to the service ... 

... which today includes communion.

Alan choses today to join the fellowship of the church.

At the close of the service, Shannon takes in decorations at the church from the arms of her uncle Dakota.

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Short Pump, Virginia

Daily Grind

Farris received a lighted glass as part of some band swag. It flashes through three different colors, lighting up his face.

Jenine wears a cross brought back by Edna from a trip to the Mediterranean.

Jenine mugging in my hat.

Farris displays a tattoo he drew on his arm with temporary ink. In the background Jenine works on another one.

Jenine is learning to knit. Note the tattoo on her right hand.

Book Signing

Kim Davis signs copies of her book, Voices of the Faithful, Vol. 2, at LifeWay bookstore.

Copperas Creek

The gilt edge of a picture frame picks up a stray shaft of light.

Our first winter storm draws cold temperatures into the area and produces flurries but no accumulation of snow.

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Harvey's Creek & Short Pump, Virginia

Harvey's Creek

Jim, left, and Ken, right, on the porch of the house where a media retreat will be held next week.

Crab Cove Farmhouse is a beautiful 100 year-old place on Harvey's Creek. A group of media professionals will spend the day here next week.

Short Pump

Dianne with her new do. I think it is a stunning retro look that highlights her natural curls.

A young girl runs to her mother after participating with a group singing Christmas songs at Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

Reflections from three shops are caught in the window of the Grapevine Bistro in downtown Short Pump.

Havana Connections cigar store introduces a new character to the community name Punch. We wonder when Judy will make an appearance.

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Richmond, Virginia

The Fan District

Wall plaque at Joe's Inn in the Fan. I have no idea who Aunt Shirley was, but she must have been special ... and a character.

Joe's is the kind of neighborhood place where you can tether your dog to the wrought iron outside while grabbing a bite to eat inside.

Kristi at Joe's for lunch. No ... the dog is not hers.

Photographs taken with a Leica M8

Short Pump & Richmond, Virginia

Short Pump

The cat under the lamp ... in memory of every cat that has graced our lives.

Richmond

Terry in the midst of a busy day.

Short Pump

Faces at a Bible Study

Evening on Copperas Creek

I couldn't resist one more photograph of Sadie ....

Photographed with a Leica M8

Short Pump, Virginia

First frost of the season. It is 31 degrees F/-0.5 degrees C this morning. Winter seems closer each day. This weekend should see soberingly lower temperatures.

Jenine perfects her wither look. She looks to my daughter, Sherianne, as the exemplar of the art. Personally, I never knew such a thing had to be perfected. I thought such looks are genetic, inherent to the gender, passed along on the X chromosome from mother to daughter.

Sadie waits for her second favorite part of the day — Bedtime!

Photographed with a Leica M8