The first Photography candidate gives a presentation tomorrow. It has begun...


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Fifty years old & not much to show for it.

Yummy! I'm celebrating for all of Cuba with a nice cup of Cuban coffee made with my Atomic Espresso machine. I've been "cheating" adding the sugar to the portafilter but I'm going to try making the paste using the first drops of the coffee mixed with a teaspoon (or two) of raw sugar next time. Right now, I've got a good caffeine buzz working for me...

...which I may need. There's a guest speaker tonight and you never know if they'll enlighten you or put you to sleep.

The basic kids are making images from the stupid sculpture assignment. I saw some really nicely seen shots on the contact sheets today. Hopefully, they'll do their work justice and make some fine prints.

Thursday's Photo History class is going to the art museum to see a show on some FSA work and religion.

I have this CRAZY notion to blow off grading the Photo History tests and go make some photos with my Holga instead! Silly.

Well, basketball season is nearly over. I've got two more games. Kiddie ball goes a little bit longer but it's winding down too. I'm put at a crossroads. Do I start umpiring softball again or do I find something else to supplement my income? If I don't do one or the other I can't cover my bills. The dreaded third option: get a room mate.

School is going good. The kids in the Holga class are beginning to define some interesting projects. I met with some of them last night (and will meet with the rest on Thursday) to discuss their ideas & concerns. Most are right on track; some I'm worried about. But that's typical for me. Nearly always, things work out just fine. The basic kids learn how to spot and mount a print today... always an exciting demo.

The snow seems to be going away and I think I can put the insurance back on my motorcycle. Time for Fang to learn how to ride!

(Yet) Another old image. This is an older pinhole image I made in Texas.

Sarah & her friends should just about be in Portland by now. It was very nice to visit with her again. I think it's been a couple of years, at least. We went to the Bluebird for dinner and enjoyed a nice meal & great conversation.

Today I have to work at least four basketball games (maybe six)! It'll be a good payday but that's a lot of running up & down the floor... not to mention the yelling.

Yesterday, a group of fellow officials all met for lunch. Those are always fun times with the story-telling & gossip!

As I prepare today's Photo History lesson, I thought I'd post another old pinhole image. (Hmmmmm, maybe I need to get out and make some new work)! This is a three minute portrait of Carolyn, a friend from Illinois. She's the skinniest person I've ever seen naked.

Sarah F. and two of her buddies are moving from NYC to Portland, Oregon. They're going to stop by for a visit, a shower & breakfast before concluding their adventure. I think they are going to arrive on either Wednesday night or Thursday afternoon... kind of depends on the weather.

I wish the snow would go away. I've grown weary of shoveling the driveway. Also, I think that I have become the scourge of the block because I've let the sidewalk get away from me. I'm thinking I'm going to buy a snow blower with my income tax return.