Hello again, my old friends! I launched this Joetography brand in 2009, after several people clamored (see: casually suggested) for me to sell my photographs online. And over the years, that small enterprise grew beyond artwork sales into a pretty steady moonlighting gig — granting me the unique privilege of […]
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One night before bed, we read the story of Jesus’s birth to our son, Quinn. . . . The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was […]
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I once heard about this Hebrew Proverb of the way children enter this world. According to the tale, the Angel Gabriel tells each baby all the secrets about God and the universe. Then he kisses them on the head before sending them off to be born. Immediately thereafter, they begin to […]
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In an effort to update their printed marketing materials, Jeco Plastic Products, Inc., reached out to schedule a photo session. Jeco designs and produces a full line of shipping pallets out of their manufacturing facility in Plainfield, Indiana. And while not the sexiest of products, their feedback confirmed to me that they were pleased […]
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I’ve yet to witness someone dominate a stage the way Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive does. She brings tantalizing energy, charisma and charm to her performances… and so do her three bandmates. This fabulous foursome met while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston in 2004 and […]
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Take a look around during a Josh Ritter show and notice the beaming smiles on the faces of everyone in the crowd. His passion and talent for songwriting shines through in his thought-provoking and emotional lyrics. Over the course of nine studio albums, he has earned the title of one of the “100 Greatest Living […]
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Colorado born and raised, the four sisters who make up SHEL tapped into their roots on the Planet Bluegrass stage. With two studio albums released, this supergroup brings a wide breadth of musical talent to their performances, ranging from mandolin to accordion to beat boxing. Boasting an edgy yet feminine sound, […]
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Hailing from New Orleans, this seven-piece rock n’ roll band brought an electrifying performance to the Planet Bluegrass stage. The show provided a lively mix-up from the rest of the weekend and had everyone up off their blankets, grooving throughout most of the 90-minute set. The Revivalists pride themselves on their unique sound and […]
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“Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed.” —Walt Whitman
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Singing Bowl by Malcolm Guite — Begin the song exactly where you are, Remain within the world of which you’re made. Call nothing common in the earth or air, Accept it all and let it be for good. Start with the very breath you breathe in now, This moment’s […]
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