The apartment below mine was completely destroyed in a horrible fire on December 30th. The fire inspector told me that I was extraordinarily lucky and that I was spared from total loss by about 90 seconds and the amazing construction materials used to erect our circa 1919 building. I think about that all the time […]
Learn From Mistakes
Learning From Mistakes #3: When to Use Your Eyes and When to Use Your Camera
The next time you visit an iconic tourist attraction, take a moment to watch other tourists’ photography habits. Stand with your back against the Great Wall of China. Rest on a bench and peer up at the Statue of Liberty. Sit on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. No matter which continent you are […]
Learning From Mistakes#2: Why You Should Invest Time in Developing Your Ability to See
Marcel Proust once said: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new sights, but in seeing with new eyes.” I love this quote! It reminds me that even right here in my quirky Midwestern downtown neighborhood there is something marvelous to see if I take the time to notice. I make it a […]