Welcome to the LIA Newsletter 8, for October 2nd, 2025. If you missed Newsletter 7, you can read it here. New Listings I took this photo from the deck of my cousin Sharon’s riverfront camper in Parkersburg, West Virginia last …
Category: Personal History
West by Gawd Virginia I have never lived in West Virginia, but since 2007 I have spent a lot of time in the Mountain State. Most of that time has been in the Ohio River Valley, birthplace of my parents, …
Camelot, West Virginia Read more »
Four years ago, I first wrote this post about Mercury cars, reflecting on its incredible history and its eventual demise. Today, Mercury still stirs nostalgic memories for me—memories of sleek designs, roaring engines, and the personal stories I associate with …
Revisiting the Legacy of Mercury Cars Read more »
The Search for My Childhood Car You are about to read the story of finding my 1948 Frazer. As a lifelong fan of vintage cars, I’ve spent years photographing classic beauties at car shows across the country. But despite my …
My 1948 Frazer: A Snowy Surprise Read more »
Capturing Lake McDonald’s Rare Mirror-Like Beauty A Perfect Morning at Lake McDonald Few sights rival the natural wonders of Glacier National Park, and even fewer moments manage to exceed one’s expectations. One unforgettable morning, while exploring the park with a …
Glacier National Park Reflections Read more »
A Winter’s Tale: Capturing Montana’s Blackfoot River on New Year’s Day Photography is often about being in the right place at the right time, and sometimes, those moments find you, even on the Blackfoot River. January 1, 2018, began …
Blackfoot River Rainbow Bend–the Story Behind the Shot Read more »
A Brief Introduction to Franklin County, Washington On November 28th, 1883, the Washington Territorial Legislature took land from the western section of Whitman County to create Franklin County. Named for founding father Benjamin Franklin, Washington’s is one of twenty-five Franklin …
Fascinating Franklin County, Washington Read more »
I captured this image on May 1st, 2020. And yes, there is still that much snow in the Mission Mountains in May. I added the image to my Etsy shop, www.lightintoart.com, in January, 2024. I also added it to my …
The North Crow Barn Read more »
On January 10th, 1914, my mother was born at home on her parents’ farm north of Parkersburg, West Virginia. That date happened to be her mother’s 30th birthday. In the next few years, my grandparents left the farm and moved into town …
Mothers Day 2024: A Remembrance Read more »
Bring the Serenity of the Beach into Your Home Transform your living space into a tranquil oasis with this beautiful photo print wall art of the beach from Port Orford Head. Let the soothing hues of blue and green transport …
The Beach from Port Orford Head Read more »