For John’s Birthday I took him out to Outback along with Ron. What man doesn’t like a good piece of meat? i love a bowl french onion soup. i dare say it’s my favorite soup. apparently ron likes it too. This one was super cheesy! ron mentioned to the server that it was john’s birthday….
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Brian Doan – Context Matters
there’s a new show in the cypress college photography department by brian doan. brian and i were classmates in the photo department years ago. he was an adjunct instructor here for the past few semesters, but is a full time photography instructor at another school now. i am refraining from mentioning where in case there…
Ouija
ouija boards aren’t what they used to be. when i was a kid, it was darker, more sinister looking. on a recent trip to toys ‘r’ us i find that it’s now all pink and fluffy looking. it gives the impression that’s it’s great for young girls to ask if a boy likes them or…
John gets a new mattress
john sleeps on a futon. the mattress isn’t what it used to be. he says that he sleeps with a metal bar in his side. it was time for a new mattress. off we went to ikea. randy and i got to try the couch bed we want, we’ll probably get it soon. john headed…
It’s that getting near that time again…
it’s getting near that time again… tax season. aarg. i’ve recieved my tax packet from my CPA, eric ferguson (all around great guy). interest statements and w-2 are starting to come in the mail. i don’t keep thorough records throughout the year and when it comes close to tax time, i’m always scrambling to find…
The Gentleman Host
i got the following message from my friend craig. it contains a message from his father. i’ll do it. you should do it. it’s good to help friends. in my case, the father of a friend. in your case, the father of a friend of a chick whose blog you read. Good Evening All,As some…
A Message to Photo Students
make it a point to understand photography – NOT PHOTOSHOP, the real basics of photography. learn the rules of lighting, exposure, and composition; then utilize photoshop to enhance your images. learn to use the manual settings on your camera and learn what those settings control. to tell you the truth, i use automatic exposure and…
The Best Job in the World
earlier today john told me about “the best job in the world.” he had seen a news report about it earlier this morning. in an attempt to promote the area tourism queensland in australia is offering the position of “island caretaker” to one deserving individual and applications are open to people from around the world….
Hangin’ with James
i’ve known james for 20 years. i met him in the 5th grade; he was the guy with the game boy. he left lindsey after the 6th grade to attend another school and i didn’t hear from him again until i got to high school. i had moved to thailand and there he was again,…
bad news for photogs
earlier today i received this rather disturbing e-mail from pictage founder and CEO Jason Kiefer: Dear Valued Pictage Partner: Last week Pictage completed a settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit brought against Pictage and some of our clients by VPS, LLC. Among other things, VPS’s patents cover the online display of digital images and sale…