Our New Sponser: Yes, It’s a Joke
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Missionary Files: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Files
Sister Dean and Sister Albrecht were missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They discuss their experiences and motivations for serving a mission.
Happiness or Give Up?
The last year of my own life has been a living hell. The depression, the sadness, the desire to just end it all and see what comes next is powerful. If I give up, they, whoever they may be, will win, and I don’t want that to happen. Maybe by sharing this, my survival would bring light into the world and save someone else.
San Elizario, Texas: Home of the First Thanksgiving?
For the longest time, I have told people that the first Thanksgiving happened in San Elizario, Texas. It didn’t occur in Plymouth Rock; it happened in San Eli. Then, about a year ago, I took someone out to see the first El Paso County Jail, and we bumped into Al Borrego.
Restaurant Review: A Bite of Belgium
A Google search of “German restaurants in Las Cruces” doesn’t mention any. It does, laughably, include Wienerschnitzel for some odd reason.
What I did find right off was a restaurant called “A Bite of Belgium.”
More From the Graveyard
Chantilly feels graveyards are places of peace, compassion, and connection to the past and future. They are places of refuge in an otherwise busy world.
Some Favorite Shots
Film is magical. You have one shot, one try to get the photo you envision. If not, you’re out a few rolls of film searching for that one shot. For the most part, when I have a shot in mind, I will meticulously plan for it and work towards it. Life, however, does not happen with planning.
My Art
Over time, I added pastels, oils, watercolors, and other exotic items, such as gold and silver leaves, to my work, and my artwork began to take on a life of its own. And my styles are as varied as the media I use.
Fading From Memory: Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church
Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church is high above Sierra Blanca, Texas. It’s a modern Church built to replace an aging structure closer to I-10. That older Church sits empty and lonely, seeming bereft of hope and a future.
Most Holy Trinity, El Paso
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray.