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This long. I am ready for some light.  Tired of going to work in the dark and leaving in the dark. Photophilically,   Canoelover

“There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,” returned the nephew. “Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it … Continue reading →

Against better judgment, we decided to run a 5K on Thanksgiving morning. As a family. It was actually a lot of fun. Having not run in a long time (weeks) I figured I’d suck wind, which I did, but finished … Continue reading →

…and a lovely (18 degrees) morning it is. Stay warm,   Canoelover P.S.  Speaking of 18 degrees, Chris moved to California.  If he ever visits here again, he will be like one of those astronauts who spends too much time in … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever wondered, this is what I look like on a long conference call. The phone lines to my desk are overheating with all the conference calls lately. A few weeks ago an industry association merger fell apart into … Continue reading →

…what a morning. God flocked the entire world in snow. Or certain atmospheric circumstances occurred, causing wet snow in the form of precipitation to freeze on the trees and other structures. Either way, it’s gorgeous. I prefer the first scenario. … Continue reading →

6:00 AM flights test the ability of the most zealous Buddhist to maintain a semblance of neutrality.  No one wants to be there; most everyone on that flight would rather take the 8:10 AM flight.  But that flight usually costs … Continue reading →

So I’m going to Italy in February.  I could take my D200 body, a 28mm wide angle, a 60mm macro, and an 80-200 ED lens.  OR I could take Jim’s 18-200mm VR lens.  So it is not as nice and … Continue reading →

…but there’s a man living in the room where my little boy used to sleep. Not that it’s a bad thing.  Things grow, including things that eat an entire frozen pizza in one sitting as an appetizer.  Things that can … Continue reading →

Winter is here, if not by the calendar, by the signs. “Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die,Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly,Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams go,Life is a barren field, Frozen with snow.” … Continue reading →