Tuesday Thoughts v8
Another week another thought ramble. :) It rained. Lots. We dodged it last weekend by heading south for a wedding celebration. Our grass was all crunchy bits and I was pondering a rain water collection system to reuse what rainwater we got to water the grass. Now... it's tall and green from the leftovers of Hurricane Ike that drenched Indiana. I →
Remembering 2001
In September 2001 I lived in Florida in a little marina town south of Jacksonville along the northeast coast. I lived and worked aboard the MV Louisa as we prepared to take food and humanitarian relief supplies to Nicargua that November. September 11, 2001 I woke up and headed downstairs to the office and galley to start the computer and start →
Sears speaks Engrish
Saw this on the walk home from some errands. Apparently Sears Essentials now speaks Engrish. Camera phones come in handy for Engrish lessons I guess.
Facebook got it right
And about time. They do have one up on MySpace by showing how people know each other and suggesting friends based on who I know and what we might have in common. That and the lack of the shouting smiley face banner ad. The "Friends you may know" box is usually full to the brim with people I've never met. Just because →
Tuesday Thoughts v7
I'm very aware that the Tuesday Thoughts thread on our blog is easily becming the Adrian Update of the week. :) He's crawling, and how! Teething too, and has a third bottom tooth on the way. And pretty much every thing he does is adorable. He was waking up just as I was heading to bed last night so I →
Monday Makeshfit Mayhem – the SuperSquid
It's been a rainy day here in South Bend. Great for indoor work getting caught up, unpacking stuff from Art Beat (still finding glitter everywhere) and getting a few quick projects out of the way while photos back up and get sent out for orders. Introducing the SuperSquid. :) Location photographer's battery charging helper. On location photography shoots I usually run into →
Art is an expression
Art is an expression that needs no explanation but in its essence demands attention. Sara Bassler-Bucholtz Art Beat came and went in four and a half hours. I, for one, think that for all the work put into it, the Beat should be a weekend fest or at least a day-long event. Being sandwiched between Labor Day weekend and the Notre Dame →
So beat prepping for Art Beat
For the last two weeks it has felt like the night before final exams getting ideas and prints together for Art Beat. Today didn't help that one bit. It only added MORE instant favorite shots to choose from before 4pm tomorrow. We started at hair & makeup around 11am, shot through 6pm, hung out till 9pm and it's been one rush →
Tuesday Thoughts v6
Seven months ago it was really snowy, cold, and one of the most amazing days of my life. Our son Adrian turned seven months old this morning at 2:04am. February 2nd seems years ago already now that he's crawling, sitting up, and trying to be a lot more grown up than he is. :) I love rocking my son to sleep. →
your Art Beat invitation
Here's as formal as it's getting for an invitation to this year's Art Beat festival in downtown South Bend: You're invited! Come see us! We'll be featured among jewelry designers, graphic artists, handmade fashions, and some of the coolest artists you'll ever meet. It's September 4th, NEXT THURSDAY in downtown South Bend, Indiana. We'll have our photos on display - you may →
Tuesday Thoughts v5
Just heard church bells, it's 5pm and images are processing - time for some thoughts. How good is your florist? While working on Angela & Cameron's wedding photos I ran across a photo from some outdoor portraits Sara took of Angela and the ladies. Seems the bouquets were so vivid and fragrant a bumblebee came along to compliment the bride's choice →
Tuesday Thoughts 4 – Anniversary Edition
Today's the 2nd Anniversary of my favorite August wedding - MINE! Two years back Sara met me outside an old brick schoolhouse on a cool August afternoon and we kissed for the first time as newlyweds. Sometimes it feels like we've always been together, other times like it was only a few weeks ago we married. (Snap courtesy of family →
Family First
A man should never neglect his family for business. -Walt Disney I couldn't agree more with the Mousekateer. Having a home office and a 6 month old both at home is tricky to be sure I put adequate time into work matters and make sure I don't miss out on fun with Adrian. Friday after dinner the phones and email →
Thinkertoes
While burning and printing stacks of printable and slideshow DVDs tonight I came across a great article on the real-world value of improvised sketch comedy. Aside from an unpredictable storyline or laugh out of the blue there were some good points about carrying on conversations and thinking on your feet. Last weekend at two friends' graduation open house I ran into →
Tuesday Thoughts v3
Drat, it's 12:01am Wednesday, but my intentions only see it's Tuesday. Olympics... when have I ever cheered for people in spandex more? Honestly, the 1996 Olympics were probably the most memorable for me. They were on our home turf in Atlanta, my sisters and I talked about the stellar women's gymnastics team by first names, and didn't we send the →
Trapper keeper creeper
I got a weird email from Google Adwords today. I haven't used the service so it already seemed strange. My web host offers AdWords credits and I thought it might be related to that. So I checked. BUSTED! Hooray for FireFox 3's little Customs Official Icon warning page. Try your browser out HERE at the Mozilla phishing / forged page test →
Tuesday thoughts and twisters v.2
Last night I got to test out our "Emergency Storm Warning / Evacuation / Baby visits Grandparents plan" when we had word of severe storms and 75-100mph winds as well as tornado warnings heading straight for us. We don't have a basement here should a tornado appear, and Adrian loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa. (They have cable, too!) Aside from →
How do you see it?
This came across the wire on my daily quotes of the iGoogle homepage. Something to think about. Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death. - James F. Byrnes How do you see risks?
is Friday the new Monday?
I can't live with or without you... coffee, that is. Today sure feels like a Monday. We're wrapping up and packing up for a spectacular Saturday celebration with Jacqueline and Zachary tomorrow. After an easygoing July of Engagements, Album Design and planning we're looking forward to the August celebrations ahead!
Three Travelers – Thursday Thoughts
Tuesday I shared conversations with three good friends all hitting the road via different vehicles and heading all different directions. While all three know each other, they were probably unaware of each others' travel plans and stories, at least till it sparked in dinner on the deck The only traveler of the three not currently in Indiana is packing up in →
Tuesday thoughts v.1
I meant to start this theme sooner so I could keep a more frequent writing schedule. Mondays are generally a little busy so Tuesday it is. Just freestyling. Procrastinators, the leaders of tomorrow. :D There's nothing more peaceful than having your baby fall asleep in your arms. I woke up wide awake around 7:30am and Adrian was wiggling his feet around under →
The Art of Contentment
One of my talented artist friends Phil posted this and I wanted to detour from photo news to include some thoughts on the Art of contentment. Enjoy. The Art of Contentment "For most of us, being single will be more of a phase than a final destination. This is the best place to practice the art of contentment. Someday, I'm sure →
Wake up and dream
Finally! Going to bed early (read: around midnight) feels like rest when I woke up about five hours later. I woke up to hear Adrian making his "I'm stuck again" fuss sounds from the other room. Knowing how much I toss and turn in my sleep, and how eager he is to get crawling, I figured he had rolled or →
reminders of love
I love working with my wife Sara. Wedding days are the best of the "work days" for us. We are invited to have fun with a couple and their closest friends and family. Sara thrives in these exciting days. She's been a bride in front of the camera and knows all that goes into a wedding day. She is great →