January 31st, 2010
Last year, I worked at the Penn State Film and Video Equipment room. Safe to say, it was always enjoyable to be at work, and not only did we get to play with fun film gear, but also got to enjoy the pandas (featured below), originally meant to be ripped apart and stuffed with a camcorder (oh yes, the intrigue).
January 29th, 2010
It’s pictures like this that remind me of why I miss central Pennsylvania; you just can’t get skies like this in the suburbs.
Taken last spring in the mountains of Centre County, Pa.
January 27th, 2010
Image courtesy whitehouse.gov
“As a candidate, I promised that I would end this war, and that is what I am doing as President. We will have all of our combat troops out of Iraq by the end of this August. We will support the Iraqi government as they hold elections, and continue to partner with the Iraqi people to promote regional peace and prosperity. But make no mistake: this war is ending, and all of our troops are coming home.” -President Barack Obama, 2010 State of the Union Address
January 26th, 2010
It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious. -Oscar Wilde
While perusing my still photos last night, I came across shots I had taken of sketches I had done.
I had forgotten I used to sketch, so for your enjoyment, a sample of prior work (enjoyment may be an overuse, but maybe it will make you want to do something you haven’t done in a while).
January 25th, 2010
Today was one of those days where there was more rain outside than should be allowed, leaving time to philosophize, ponder, and create. The above image was a creation of the day, the subject matter a side effect of too much time at the train station.
January 24th, 2010
So while I did not actually spend my Sunday kaputzing down the aisles at Tiffany’s, I did instead spend it curled up with coffee watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s on TCM. I found it fitting that my favorite frame from it would be the photo of the day, courtesy of imdb.com. Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard drenched from the rain distanced only by Cat, perfection.
January 23rd, 2010
While this wasn’t actually taken today, I did indeed take it. And who isn’t inspired by dozens of cupcakes? (This is where the Martha Stewart connection may kick in for you)
January 22nd, 2010
“I once fell in love with you, just because the sky turned from gray to blue.”-CocoRosie
After a recent trip to Brooklyn, I’ve been inspired more than ever by my surroundings and the things occurring within them. There are images everywhere, and, for me, that’s what has inspired my writings, scripts, and photographs. So now, for your enjoyment, my first photo of the day. This particular one, taken outside a Russian breakfast joint in Manhattan, is one of mine. Though all may not be taken by yours truly, they will be of things that I find inspiring, and hope they may do the same for you.
January 11th, 2010
These were taken during a particularly snowy weekend in Pennsylvania. Shot with my 35mm Minolta.
January 11th, 2010
OK. So it’s been quite a while since the last update. Do I have some great excuse? No. Things got busy, I didn’t know what to write, etc. etc. etc.
But it’s a New Year. Meaning a new start for this blogger.
I’ve never really been a fan of resolutions; I think the term “resolution” is just an excuse to claim to be able to do or not do something for an entire year that sounds impressive your friends and those who ask what your resolution is (ie. “This year I’m giving up all foods and drinks that are bad for me,” friends then respond in awe, you almost believe yourself, yet in a matter of days you are at the Dairy Queen). So this determination to keep up with the blog more is, in fact, not a resolution, but instead a life choice.
Life choice sounds much more attainable than “resolution.”
So look forward to more quirky stories, my ventures in the film and video world, and other sarcastic comments from yours truly.