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  • New Framed Prints Added

    Just jazzed up the ol’ ONLINE SHOP (now entering the “No Longer Available” zone). Tossed in some calendars and bite-sized posters at pocket-friendly prices too. Figured it’s a smart move—lure ’em in with the affordable goodies, and then, bam! They’ll circle back for the primo, framed treasures ($$). Sales have been more on the shy…

  • Shut Down Will Be Sudden

    My site to buy pictures is coming along nicely. I have finished a production run of the Spring Flowers Print. Check them out at the link on the upper right (CafeExpress). I hope to get more products up and running but as I am finding out it is a lot of work. It fun though.…

  • New Stuff

    My (I would like to say friend but he never writes me) ex-friend is involved in ski racing and this is the site link he emailed me at work. I know I said that he never e-mails me but in this e-mail he didnt even say hi. I was the target of a mass mailing.…

  • Comanche For Hire

    Ah, the Sikorsky Comanche, envisioned as the James Bond of helicopters, decked out in stealth technology and promising a new era in aerial missions. Yet, like a Bond movie taking an unexpected turn, its fate hangs in the balance, threatening to relegate it to the realm of “what might have been,” alongside Betamax and the…

  • Waiting To Be Laid Off

    It has been quite a while since my last blog. I have been spending much of the time venting on my main site and scaring away visitors. I feel a little better but not all together healthy compared to my last blog. The army has canceled the Comanche program and I fear that my job…

  • New Pictures From Mom

    Heads up, readers! Mom’s latest photos are up in the “Buckey’s” section, found under “Life in Yuma.” Don’t miss out on these new snaps! On This Day In History 2004: New Batteries – My mom just got a new charger and I checked into it. It appears to be a great new technology. 2002: MTB…

  • New Batteries

    My mom just got a new charger and I checked into it. It appears to be a great new technology. Here is what Steve from Steves Digicam Online says “The Rayovac I-C3 rechargeable battery system is the only one of its kind to offer a charging time of an unprecedented 15 minutes or less, producing…

  • World Cup Biathalon in Lake Placid

    Just waltzed back from Lake Placid, fresh off my biathlon pilgrimage to Mount Van Ho. I must say, it was darn cool, even though my camera skills were about as smooth as a baby learning to ice skate. My first 50 photos? Overexposed oblivion. The next 50? A comedy of bad angles, dodgy framing, and…

  • Shock jocks shocked

    Imagine it’s 2004, a year that could easily be marked by the antics of shock jock Howard Stern, whose show has been abruptly pulled from the air in six major markets. This move has fans in places like San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Fort Lauderdale, among others, up in arms, accusing the powers that be of…

  • Biker Gives Two Thumbs Up to IOC’s Transgender Policy

    It’s February 27, 2004, and I’ve stumbled upon a piece by Geoff Baker, a sports journalist for the Toronto Star, that’s too good not to share. So, Michelle Dumaresq, a champion mountain biker from British Columbia who was assigned male at birth but competes as a woman, has been through the wringer and back. Imagine…

  • JOB UPDATE

    As you all know the government has canceled comanche. Sikorsky aircraft along with UTC has no clue what to do with us. They dont want to lose talent but at the same time cant afford to keep everyone standing around till contracts in other areas are awarded. It is estimated that 700 employees will be…

  • Pentagon to Cancel Comanche

    Well, folks, it looks like my gig at the helicopter factory is coming to an unexpected halt, and let me tell you, the news hit me like a lead balloon. I mean, one minute you’re sipping your morning coffee, thinking about those sleek RAH-66 Comanches zooming through the sky, and the next, Reuters drops a…

  • New Poem in Literature Menu

    My sister has posted her latest offering and I paired it up with one of my most popular photos. It is a poem to mom. Enjoy all and feel free to comment and or rate the content. Also dont forget as a member you can contribute to this site as well. On this day in…

  • 20 MILLION EUROPEANS CANT BE WRONG

    … come to the Verizon Sports Complex and see for yourself what makes biathlon the most watched sport on television. The weekend’s events will be broadcast to over 20 European nations, as well as here in North America, and you’re encouraged to show your spirit to the world! Wave a flag, make a sign, paint…

  • Cancer update [UPDATED]

    This week’s visit to the doctor for Dad’s regular blood work and checkup brought a mix of feelings. The blood work came back positive, and health-wise, things seemed okay, but there was concern over his weight gain. The doctor’s advised no more weight gain, adding another layer of worry to our pile. The last three…

  • Mount Ellen Vermont

    Hearts may have been in bloom on Valentine’s Day, but Mount Ellen had winter frost on its breath. I set off around 2pm, boots crunching into fresh powder, a solo mission into the swirling snow. The sun played hide-and-seek with the clouds, and by the time I reached the treeline, it was a full-blown whiteout.…

  • Cascade Full Moon Party

    Just back from a dazzling weekend under the Adirondack sky! The annual Full Moon Party at Cascade Ski Touring Center in Lake Placid was pure magic, shared with the awesome crew of Tim, Karen, and some fantastic friends. This year, I traded some aprés-ski time for more miles on the trails, and let me tell…

  • Dads Chemo From Mom

    Today, Dad began chemotherapy and is already feeling unwell. Fingers crossed it’s not the onset of severe side effects. Yet, he had a fantastic birthday yesterday, so he’s staying positive. More updates to come on Friday. [Submitted by Mom]