“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 12/21/2025: Posted photo — George S Hutchings Organ.
This organ is in the Ashburnham Community Church. I was at the church this afternoon for Lessons and Carols. Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. There are nine brief Scripture lessons, which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Birth of Jesus, the Shepherds, the Wise Men, and the Incarnation. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer.
Back to the organ, the organ was made in 1886 by George Hutchings of Boston, who later made the first organ at Boston’s Symphony Hall. The organ came to the church from an organ clearing house, and between its previous home and the clearing house, it lost its casing.
Monday, 12/22/2025: Posted photo — Day Hike.
I took the opportunity today to hike during the day. I am taking vacation time this week and next week to relax for the holidays. It has been a while since I led a hike during the day. We attempted to get to the summit before sunset. We did not, since there were patches of ice on the trail. There was not enough ice to wear micospikes, so we had to carefully bear boot along the trail.
Next week I will be hiking even earlier in the day. Hiking during the day will allow more people to join me and possibly break in their new hiking equipment that they may receive during the holiday.
Tuesday, 12/23/2025: Posted photo — Sunset After Glow.
Still did not make it to the summit for sunset. I arrived at the summit just after sunset, during golden hour.
Here is the different types of natural light depending on the Sun elevation:
- Day: Elevation higher than 6°.
- Golden hour: Elevation between 6° and -4°.
- Blue hour: Elevation between -4° and -6°.
- Civil twilight: Elevation between 0° and -6°.
- Nautical twilight: Elevation between -6° and -12°.
- Astronomical twilight: Elevation between -12° and -18°.
- Night: Elevation lower than -18°.
Wednesday, 12/24/2025: Posted photo — Christmas Eve.
I hope every has a wonderful holiday season. Our family celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas.
Time to enjoy family and friends.
Thursday, 12/25/2025: Posted photo — Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Happy Holidays for those who celebrated Hanukkah or another holiday this time of year.
“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” Luke 2:11
Jesus was born for all of us. Not just for the rich, not just the poor, all of us. It does not matter the color of your skin, your immigration status, your wealth, your political beliefs, all of us.
He was born into poverty, under harsh conditions, to show us that we make ourselves into what we believe and how we would want others to treat us. We should not be influenced by others, only the teaching of Jesus and scripture. Our true character is based on our own belief and should not be the belief of other false prophets or gods.
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14
“In becoming man, Jesus took upon himself our fragility, identifying with each one of us: with those who have nothing left and have lost everything, with those who are prey to hunger and poverty, with those who are fleeing their homeland to seek a future elsewhere, with those who have lost their jobs and those who are looking for work, with those who are exploited, with those in prison, who often live in inhumane conditions.” Pope Leo XIV
Friday, 12/26/2025: Post photo — Yellow Rose.
One of the meanings of a yellow rose is for a sign of remembrance. This time of year, I remember the loss of our daughter by putting a rose on our tree.
I took this photo as a gift to her since I was drawn to its arrangement.
Saturday, 12/27/2025: Post photo — Ginger Roots.
Here are some health benefits of ginger roots that I have found online.
- Popular Digestive Aid: Settles Stomach Issues
- Therapy for Nausea: Reduces Motion Sickness and More
- Powerful Anti-inflammatory: Reduces Joint Pain and Relieves Arthritis
- Provides Pain Relief: Soothes Migraines and Menstrual Pain
- Anti-tumor Properties: Successful in Killing Cancer Cells
- Anti-diabetic Compounds: Lowers Blood Sugar and Increases Insulin Release
- Heals the Heart: Treats a Variety of Cardiovascular Conditions
- Relieves Respiratory Disorders: Effective in Treating Asthma
- Immunity-booster: Reduces Coughs and Colds
- Potent Antioxidant: Slows Down DNA Damage
That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.
“Sumens imagines consolateur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per camera mean.”
“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”
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Photo by Joseph Ciras 