The Journal

Everything I make, in one place. Filter by how it was made, or by what it’s about.
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Dama Del Mar
Paul Cushing
Photography
Dec 9, 2019
Family

Dama Del Mar

As tends to happen from time to time, my son put off a school project until much later than he should have. So instead of spending a week or two
Mom’s Apple Crisp
Paul Cushing
Writing
Dec 6, 2019
Family
Food
Technology

Mom’s Apple Crisp

One of my favorite desserts of all time, is an apple crisp. And there are none in existence quite like my mom’s. So when it was asked of me to
Langer Lake Backpacking
Paul Cushing
Photography
Sep 3, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Langer Lake Backpacking

We’ve done lots of camping over the years. My wife and I have even done some backpacking. As a family though, we’ve never actually gone backpacking together. So this weekend
Beach Camping on Arrowrock
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 12, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Beach Camping on Arrowrock

We camped on the beach at Arrowrock Reservoir on Friday night. If you were in or around Boise on Friday night, you know the weather was… CRAZY. There were some
An Outdoor Weekend
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 5, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

An Outdoor Weekend

This weekend was spent mostly in the outdoors. We watched a movie in the field behind our church, we hiked into a high mountain lake, and we had church outside.
Popsicle Stick Ninja Stars
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 30, 2019
Family
Making

Popsicle Stick Ninja Stars

I grew up firmly in the middle class. Definitely not wealthy, but certainly not poor either. We had plenty of toys and Lego to play with, but some of the
Willow Creek Campground
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 13, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Willow Creek Campground

My wife had an outing this weekend, so the kids and I want camping Friday night. We loaded up and headed past Arrowrock Reservoir to see if we could find
My 40th Year
Paul Cushing
Writing
Dec 6, 2017
Family

My 40th Year

Wait a minute. I’m not turning 40! It’s my 39th birthday. That means I’m starting my 40th year alive today. I’ve seen it coming for a few weeks now. My
Kingsman: The Golden Circle by Matthew Vaughn
Paul Cushing
Writing
Oct 19, 2017
Family

Kingsman: The Golden Circle by Matthew Vaughn

I joined some friends for a birthday celebration at the movies. The birthday boy chose Kingsman: The Golden Circle. In case you don’t read further, I’ll cut to the chase.
I Want To Listen To Vinyl Records
Paul Cushing
Writing
Mar 16, 2017
Family
Technology

I Want To Listen To Vinyl Records

I’ve been thinking about buying a record player lately. That’s right, good ‘ole vinyl. I’m not sure what got me thinking that direction, but the more I consider it, the
Tales From The Road
Paul Cushing
Photography
Mar 4, 2017
Family

Tales From The Road

It was short notice and unexpected, but I got a call tonight to shoot some “retired” hockey pros. They were in need of a few marketing shots for their up
Daddy Daughter Photowalk – MK Nature Center
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 30, 2016
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Daddy Daughter Photowalk – MK Nature Center

My daughter and I went for a photo walk-about on Saturday. I really love spending time with her. She’s genuinely curious about so many things. And excited by what she