O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! With love and [...]
PRAY WHITHER SAILED THOSE SHIPS ALL THREE . . .
Pete took this photograph in Hong Kong many years ago. These three speedy little water taxis deftly wend their way through a complicated maze of moorings – a different take on the metaphor for the universal message in the traditional English carol. Merry Christmas! I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day, on [...]
LED BY THE LIGHT . . .
This is the view from the windows of the family cabin in Northern Minnesota. It is one of our most favorite places, filled with peace and tranquility. The sunsets and sunrises are truly glorious, and light often dances on the ice. We thought this photograph was a good match with another of our favorite Christmas [...]
EVERY VALLEY SHALL BE EXALTED . . .
In case you’ve just joined us, we’re doing a series of Christmas cards, matching Pete’s photography with favorite music. Probably the most universally beloved is the masterwork, Handel’s Messiah, the story behind which is as fascinating as its performances are enthralling. This photo was taken east of Denali, from a vantage point that could convince [...]
A SONG, A SONG HIGH ABOVE THE TREES . . .
This next photo in our series of Christmas cards is a tiny Ruby-crowned Kinglet Pete spotted on one of our camping trips. Kinglets are prolific singers, even though they’re very shy. Until recently, I’d never seen one, yet I’ve heard their singing countless times. These birds weigh less than an ounce, and are only about [...]

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