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We offered up our skin to the cold waters of Longview Lake to raise money for the Special Olympics; of course, I say we, but really mean part of our team did. I was not so brave, and remained wrapped in a blanket. There does not seem to be much sense in running through the water in January, but it was for a good cause. Those from the team that did participate had a really good time, and I did too, taking photographs from the relative warmth of the waters edge. view more photos from this event

We took some time head down to the Westport Flea Market and celebrate the birth of DJ Solaris, with old friends and new.  The highlight of the evening was Matt and Tim serenading us with their own personal karaoke rendition of "Eye of the Tiger." view more photos from this event

What follows is as accurate account as I can surmise. If somebody knows a better lie, please feel free to jump in anywhere. The people are real and are their own truth. The inspiration for a project occurred at the most fitting place, among the Millennium Mardi Gras in New Orleans. A close friend and I had crossed half the US to be in what at first appeared a war zone. Indeed, taking our first exit in to the city of New Orleans, we were confronted with burning trash barrels. It was only the aftermath of a parade, but hundreds of people wandered the streets, as if there had just been a riot. It was a bizarre sight that we would later take odd comfort in being a part of. “Flash” took photos over that extended weekend of debauchery with good friends. There are only a few from the days leading up to Fat Tuesday, since he had to conserve floppy disk space on his Sony Mavica. There are lots of Mardi Gras day; a fantastic journey through seemingly endless cascade of parades and p...

We dropped by the local park briefly to catch one of our favorite bands, playing a set for a small crowd.  They were as good as ever, but it was a little weird seeing them with so much open space in front of them.  Every time we have seen them at any other event, the dance floor is packed.  I only fired off one shot, and the little bit of video below... enjoy!

Fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a pre-season game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Green Bay Packers, I jumped at the opportunity. Two of my favorite teams going head to head was a rare opportunity.  Of course, I snapped a few shots along the way, and captured a little video. I was shocked at the total rip-off on parking though.  $27 seemed a little extreme.  Somebody said it was because of all of the tailgaters, but you would think there would be some sort of discount for those actually in possession of tickets.  I am surprised more folks are not outraged by this.  It was a good game though. there are no more photos from this event