Spilled Ink

  • Twilight’s Sanctuary

    As daylight recedes, the silence of twilight becomes a sanctuary, a refuge from worldly chaos… Continue reading

    Twilight’s Sanctuary
  • Her Closing Chapter

    Like the gentle glow of a sunset, she recites the closing chapter emblazoned in autumn hues… Continue reading

    Her Closing Chapter
  • Solitude’s Embrace

    Wrapped in solitude’s tranquil embrace, the lone silhouette finds solace in her serene touch… Continue reading

    Solitude’s Embrace
  • Queen’s Coronation

    With a soft touch, her golden crown settles upon her royal heritage—a paragon of power, elegance, and timeless beauty—illuminating the world as beacon of hope and majesty… Continue reading

    Queen’s Coronation
  • Wings of Hope

    Born in an era recovering from war’s violent memories, her sleek metal fuselage reflects a future of hope and freedom. A graceful old bird, embodying the elegance of flight… Continue reading

    Wings of Hope
  • Ghosts of Ohio’s Erie Canal

    Whispers linger on weathered stones, where specters spin tales of yesteryear’s canal boats. Old towpaths, now cradled in nature’s tender grasp, echo with the ghostly cadence of invisible horse teams. Their legacy drifts through the air, a soft rustle among… Continue reading

    Ghosts of Ohio’s Erie Canal
  • A Sunset’s Love

    In a bashful glance—acknowledging the sun’s affection—northern clouds blush, tinged with warmth… While taking this photo, the clouds to the north were more beautiful than the actual sunset. Continue reading

    A Sunset’s Love
  • Summer’s Joy

    Her delicate tapestry swayed gently, dancing with summer’s breeze—bold intricate beauty—moving to a tune of praise for the unseen hand of creation… Continue reading

    Summer’s Joy
  • Forever Embrace

    Wrapped as one, their branches cling in a long embrace—an embodiment of devotion, growing through seasons of change. Deep roots entangled within the soil, a silent testament to their unspoken bond… Tragically these two trees did not survive spring’s tornado… Continue reading

    Forever Embrace
  • Companions at Dusk

    Sun-kissed wood, time-worn planks sag beneath the weight of memories—a solitary tree stands as its sole companion. Their story etched into the very fabric of time, known only to the whispering wind and sung by the rustling leaves… Continue reading

    Companions at Dusk
  • A Sentry’s Tale

    Kneeling before her early light, heaven’s lone sentry bows before his queen—his light a mere reflection of hers. He surrenders his nightly post, as she awakens her kingdom from their dream-like world… Continue reading

    A Sentry’s Tale
  • Dawn Ascends Her Throne

    As darkness surrenders to dawn’s soft splendor, an awakening world embraces a touch so tender… Continue reading

    Dawn Ascends Her Throne