It’s easy to feel bigger than the world. After all, we’re always inside our own head, so it becomes our world or at least our frame of reference for it. Sometimes we just don’t see any further than ourselves. But there are times when I’m reminded that the world is so much bigger than I am. No, I don’t have to descend into a volcano, jump from a plane, or climb a huge mountain. Sometimes it only takes something small.
I recently stumbled upon … Read More ➤
Okay. I admit it. I have a problem.
I have to be mentally stimulated all the time. I can’t just watch TV…I have to be on the internet or reading at the same time. I can’t just work on one project, but must check the news, weather, or even map something in a different window. I can’t even finish a long email (or blog) without getting distracted and pulling up something else to read or watch. My brain is… Read More ➤
As old as I am, I still learn and see new things every day. Sure, in many ways, I’ve seen and done it all, and a few folks think I’m wise beyond my years. But put a camera in my hands and send me into the woods, and I’m like a kid in a candy store for the very first time.
While hiking dirt paths and long-closed roads, sweating like a pig, and swatting at gnats from hell, I’m still… Read More ➤
I’ve come to realize that I really don’t like to just take pretty pictures or videos. I prefer to capture the essence of things, either what makes them tick or what makes them unique.
Just this past Saturday, I was in New York City, the greatest city in the world. I took a point-and-shoot Canon that takes great photos, with great optical zoom even. I also took my Sony Webbie, a 5.0 megapixel, fixed-lens camera to take video. I was surrounded by landmarks on more than a few occasions. I saw the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Grand Central Station. It was non-stop New York.
And what did I capture? Only… Read More ➤
Back when I first moved to Delaware, I discovered White Clay Creek Preserve (now State Park). It was my way to escape campus and Newark, and it was where I cleared my mind and contemplated the complex world. My mountain bike and Pentax K1000 were my best friends.
Fast forward almost 20 years… Read More ➤
Obviously, I’ve been missing from the blog world, but that’s nothing new. I’ve disappeared before, whether from being too busy with work and school, or just too bored to post. But this time, I’d like to thank Google. Yes, Google.
When I was new to blogging, I first tried Xanga. It was nothing more than a “cutesy” kind of place, with most blogs ranging from Jesus to bubblegum, or so it seemed. But Blogger!? Blogger allowed me to have my blog on MY website. It could be fully integrated–seamless in style and structure. I could… Read More ➤
…for TV viewing.
Since everyone seems to be so incredibly offended by this television moment, I thought I’d add it here for posterity.
Sure people complained about the crotch-grabbing, teabagging, and general raunchiness—some of which was certainly a bit much—the part that was actually blacked out in my viewing area was this kiss. That’s it.
Women kissing men—fine. Men grabbing women’s crotches—fine. Women grabbing men’s crotches—fine. But an off-the-cuff kiss between two guys… Read More ➤
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There is just something about the autumn colors that touches the soul. It’s nature having the courage and grace to accept change! We could all learn from that. Change is natural.
We have lunatics screaming that everything is perfect—just because they’re afraid of change. People keep jobs they hate—just because they are afraid of change. People stay in abusive or unhappy relationships—just because they’re afraid of change.
What’s our f*cking problem? Seriously. We’re… Read More ➤
