Edge of Solitude
A Wind-Blown, Tide-Ravaged Coastline Lost in Time The wind howls through the pines, bending them like weary sentinels along the rugged, tide-ravaged shore. Salt lingers in the heavy air, whispering…
The Forgotten Gate of Montefollonico
Time clings to the ancient stones of this weathered gate, its arched passageway a silent guardian to an all-but-forgotten Tuscan hilltop town. The golden glow of a single lantern flickers against the rough-hewn walls, casting shifting shadows that whisper of centuries past. Beyond, the narrow alley fades into darkness, where echoes of distant footsteps and hushed voices of history seem to linger in the cool night air.
The Cotton Fields’ Keeper
A Dark Night in Georgia The Cotton Fields’ Keeper The farmhouse stood quiet, a shell of what once was—a cotton farm, alive and thriving. Now it slouched against the backdrop…
Bruges: A Medieval City of Shadows and Secrets
Nestled in the heart of Belgium, Bruges is a city that seems untouched by time. Its winding canals, towering Gothic churches, and cobblestone streets create a fairytale-like setting—but beneath this picturesque exterior lies a world of mystery. From the spectral figures said to haunt its waterways to the echoes of forbidden love at the Lake of Love, Bruges is a place where history lingers in whispers. As the lanterns flicker and night descends, the city transforms, revealing its ghostly past to those who dare to listen.
: Windmills of Holland: Modern Pictorialism
Impressions in Light: The Pictorialist Spirit Reimagined Recently, I have been reading about the Pictorialists, a group of photographers from the early 20th century, including notable figures like Alfred Stieglitz,…
Magnolia Bluff: A Charming Southern Town with a Dark Secret
“Magnolia Bluff may be famous for its world-class hickory-smoked wild boar BBQ, but it’s the town’s secrets that truly linger. From the mysterious disappearance at the old cotton gin to whispers about the abandoned pecan warehouse by the tracks, there’s more to this charming Southern town than meets the eye. Visitors come for the slow-cooked perfection at Big Earl’s Pit, but locals know—some stories are best left untold.”
Bypassed: Memories of the Rural South
Gulf Gas Station The Gulf station stood as a sentinel of a bygone era, its bright orange and blue sign a beacon for weary travelers who once meandered the backroads…
Where Time Stands Still: My Happy Place
This place feels like a world untouched by time—a sanctuary where stillness comes alive, golden light embraces, and simplicity offers peace. It’s a refuge where I can just breathe, reconnect, and simply be.