Be still and notice the thought in your head. Yes, that one. It usually begins with "I can't," "he shouldn't," "the world is a mess." Now hold onto it before the next thought rushes in. Be curious.

As a photographer living in Santa Fe, I was intrigued by the cowboy persona. I would wrangle my way behind the scenes at the annual rodeo to capture their energy and swagger. Overtime I discovered so much more.

I have mixed feelings about the end of Summer. I’m tired of the heat and endless supply of zucchinis. I grieve the loss of sunlight, and yet I’m in a hurry to feel the cool crisp air on my face and to fall asleep buried under a warm and weighty pile of blankets.But living in COVID times has slowed me down, and I find I’m content this year to linger in this season of late summer.