The Turn-Up Patch

I'd like to introduce you to a fun little town in the midst of our beautiful John Day Valley in Eastern Oregon, called Dayville.   It i...

Who was Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (nickname, "Francesco")?  Who was St. Francis of Assisi?  They are one and the same perso...

I was asked to take photographs of a recent celebration of the 75th Jubilee Anniversary of a little parish nestled in our valley.      St. E...

Several important events this month are processing on planet earth as a united voice on a global scale.  One took place on Saturday, Septemb...

On the first Monday in September, the United States observes Labor Day, which pays tribute to the social and economic achievements of Americ...

Spring gives birth to a beautiful season called summer in which the expression of nature takes on a life of its own.  Colors, fragrance, des...

Many of you are familiar with the scenario of the glass and about attitude as to how we view our experiences in life. Several philosophical ...