september 21, 2022
“Some stranger somewhere remembers you because you were kind to them.” ~ Unknown I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this barn. This is Clare Sypple’s barn, one of the last original standing barns in the Thomson … Continued
september 18, 2022
“Be mindful of the well-worn patterns of thought that keep you stuck. You do not have to walk through the door of reaction just because that’s what you always do.” ~ Mindy Cardenas This large, impressive building on Main Street … Continued
september 17, 2022
“Remember to live while you’re busy surviving.” ~ Unknown The drive home from last week’s deTour in Winchester was beautiful. I left at the Golden Hour feeling pretty good, ready to get home for some dinner. I got several miles … Continued
may 2, 2021
“Please, overuse your intelligence. It’s insanely sexy.” ~ Unknown I’ve been working hard on my final project for HP. It’s a cultural landscape of a section of the Thomson Historic District in Winchester. I really wanted a good photo of … Continued
march 13, 2021
“In religion we call it spirits. In science we call it energy. In the streets we call it vibes. All I’m saying is trust it.” ~ Unknown Homes in disrepair remind me of people. We don’t know their stories, how … Continued
november 5, 2020
“Do no harm. Take no shit.” ~ Elizabeth Lesser We had another field day in Winchester, and as we were walking down an alley, I was captivated by this little business building. It’s not a particularly attractive building, architecturally special … Continued
october 16, 2020
“Caution: if you trade in your authenticity for being liked, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.” ~ Brenรฉ Brown Do these bricks make my feet look small? Winchester’s Thomson neighborhood offers several … Continued
october 12, 2020
“It’s always blue above the clouds.” ~ Rev. Mark Davis I’m learning a ton about deeds and documentation for historic properties. I am reminded daily why I chose this path of study and that it was the right choice for … Continued
october 11, 2020
“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when wee look back everything is different?” ~ C.S. Lewis
october 10, 2020
“My grandmother used to tell me that I shouldn’t take it personally when people were ugly. ‘They’re probably just constipated,’ she would say. ‘That’s how people act when they’re constipated.’ Thank God for my funny, brilliant, compassionate, sparkly grandmother, who … Continued