My older brother has long been an amateur photographer. Now that he’s retired, his winter project is to go through his boxes of slides and scan them into digital format. Which means that lately I open my email from him and find some pretty cool photos rather than the usual joke and hoax emails. Like [...]
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Remember
Today, I’m remembering this guy: There’s others, near and far in both time and place, that I’m remembering today.
Verbal snapshots from a long weekend.
This is a picture I did not take of a still northern lake in the late afternoon sun, the tree-covered hills on the far shore perfectly reflected in all their red, gold and green glory. (concept shamelessly ganked from Unphotographable) Why did I not take this picture, or any number of other pictures from the [...]
Small town fireworks are +EV
**** As usual, I’ve returned from a few days away feeling like it’s been much longer. Time spent with family I like is always good and one can’t help but relax on the island. We chilled. I played with my nephew and met my new niece. I drank good beer, read, and spent evenings around [...]
More news from nowhere*
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Martini Goddess and I were not able to connect for the weekend as originally planned. Damn. So I was left with no outs, and had to go to a family event. It’s funny; even as I kind of dread family get togethers a bit, I’m always very glad [...]
Hotter than the fires of a thousand suns
That is what my skin feels like. I am so sunburned, that I’m surprised to look in the mirror and see bright pink rather than a lovely shade of charcoal. Aloe vera and Hawaiian Tropic ICE are my bestest pals right now. But I would do it all over again. It’s a small price to [...]
