John Van DalenThe end of an era approachesThe construction workers, have started repairs on the house ahead of its sale later this Spring. With the market the way it is, I’m told it…Mar 17, 20221Mar 17, 20221
John Van DalenAre they merely memories to recall, or is it actually “living in the past?”There’s a big difference between “living in the past” and reflecting often on memories from that same past. This is what people (I’m…Mar 9, 2022Mar 9, 2022
John Van DalenVolodymyr Zelensky: Hope for a world on the edge of catastropheBut as the Russian bombs began to fall on Ukrainian cities and troops moved to surround the capital, the President underwent a…Mar 5, 2022Mar 5, 2022
John Van DalenWhat is an ‘ordinary’ day?Recently someone asked what an “ordinary day” is like for me. I’m not sure why this inquiry came, but I tried to answer in the simplest way…Feb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022
John Van DalenIf you grew up in the Sixties, you’ll remember thisBeing an inveterate YouTube user, their algorithms have gotten pretty good at selecting videos they know I’d like. It’s downright uncanny…Feb 20, 20221Feb 20, 20221
John Van DalenThe Art of John Ford Clymer: Imagining a More Innocent TimeI always loved to visit and take road trips to central Washington State years ago when I lived near Seattle. Driving over the Cascade…Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
John Van DalenWinter Beach Study Reveals What We Often Don’t SeeThe camera is a sketchbook, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
John Van DalenSlip, slip sliding away?Longing to be elsewhere, our minds settle, we’re not enough, or we can’t do enough, it’s all so empty. The problem with this kind of…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
John Van DalenSunset photo sequence captures infinite variety of sky colors and moodsI often photographs sunsets in my surroundings because I am blessed to have easy access to three parks that offer abundant views across…Feb 11, 2022Feb 11, 2022
John Van DalenOur camellias survived the freezeI was afraid our recent freeze would zap the gorgeous camellias that have bloomed in such abundance in all our city parks and gardens, but…Feb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022