Panamacanalian
I thought I would post some pictures that Sara sent me from her recent trip to Panama. I really need to do some traveling so that some day I can post my own pictures. Perhaps this summer. Perhaps.
The Calling
I got an interesting MySpace e-mail today. It was related to the picture below. The Waiting It is from a woman I graduated from dear old BHS from all those years ago named Dawn. I like to give credit where credit is due, and as one creative person to another,… Read More »The Calling
Taiwan Times – February Issue
Family and friends, Greetings everybody. It is still February, so my newsletter is just in time. I hope and pray all is well with you. This past month gave me the chance to travel, take some vacation, get sick, recover, and start a new semester of teaching. It was quite… Read More »Taiwan Times – February Issue
Too Perfect for Words
Jason Baier sent me this picture. It is one of the funniest pictures I’ve ever seen.
Game Previews
In my inbox at work today I found a couple new samples from the game that Eric and Suzie are inventing. Metal Bull Fire Tiger They aren’t exactly as cool as a rat, but I still think that they are pretty cool.
Test Camera
A few months ago Nader gave me a camera to test for his trip to London. I put in a roll of film and took some test shots. Then I put the camera away and forgot about it. I finally finished off the roll and got it developed. I thought… Read More »Test Camera
Moandays
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay I find myself suddenly surrounded by world travelers. Sara left for Panama on Thursday. Nader is heading to London in a few weeks. Willy is visiting Peru (most likely) in a couple of months. Me? I think Des Moines is the furthest I’ve… Read More »Moandays
The Future of Gaming
I don’t know anything about the world of gaming, but Eric and Suzie are inventing a new board game. I have no doubt that they will do a bang up job in the creation of this game because it is something that they both hold a passion for and nothing… Read More »The Future of Gaming
A Clean Preview
I’m part of the way through a commercial photography for an up and coming entrepreneur’s website. I can’t say much about the work yet, but below is a preview of the work that I am currently doing. More to come in the future.
Using Religion as a Scam
There are few things in this world that anger me more than people who use religion as a scam. Over the last few years I have certainly come to the conclusion that Christianity is ready for a new reformation. Somehow along the way, the message of love and grace that… Read More »Using Religion as a Scam
Ann Coulter Endorses Clinton
This might have finally moved Russell over to being an Obama supporter. Welcome home Russell, you know this is where you’ve always wanted to be. VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE
My Journal
Last Sunday, before the RAMBO viewing, Jay was very curious about the contents of my journal. He seemed to think that I had nudie drawings in there. The truth of the matter is that there are not nudie drawings, but there are things that are much worse. I came across… Read More »My Journal
It is Official
I really wanted a glow in the dark brain for this blog, but that is not to be. So instead I will use an image from the Jay Janson Archive. So why is there a picture of brains in this blog? Today I wrote out a big fat check to… Read More »It is Official
Selfish Request
On Thursday night an e-mail found its way into my inbox at work. The title of the e-mail was Selfish Request. It was from Jay. The e-mail read a little something like this: I have a request to make of you. Much like my commission of “Revelry” or “Monicaville Sunset”… Read More »Selfish Request
Jack Trice Wallpaper
My friend Shawn is a badass graphic designer. He recently made a new wallpaper featuring Jack Trice. You should know who Jack Trice is and if you don’t, then I have failed you as a friend. He is the man in this statue. Jack Trice was the first African American… Read More »Jack Trice Wallpaper
The Lost Quarter
Yesterday while I was slaving away in the Computer Mine, I came across something curious. While it is true that I frequently come across something curious in the Mine, this seemed to be a different kind of strange. When I get to come out of the darkness of the mine… Read More »The Lost Quarter
Journal Entry No. 200
This is the 200th post on this online journal. I’m kind of surprised it took me this long to get to 200. It has been well over a year since I started this online journal. I’m finally starting to get into a groove with entering things daily and keeping things… Read More »Journal Entry No. 200
My Saturday
Most of my Saturday was devoted to Jaycee activities. It started out with the Super Shooters competition. This is only the second Jaycees activity that I have had a chance to work. I was planning on taking a few pictures there, but as it turns out, I left my memory… Read More »My Saturday
Rambo Platoon
Tonight was the big Rambo night. Below is a picture of the gentlemen that made their way to our local multiplex to view Rambo with me. Pictured left to right: Jeff, Yours Truly, Scottie D., Jesse, Derrick, Jason Baier, Jay, Andree and Greg. Not pictured is Russell. He finally relented… Read More »Rambo Platoon
Angry Brad’s Designs
Sara sent me an e-mail announcing the formation of a new business venture she is entering into with a couple of her friends. Sara is a craft fiend. She is now making some of her creations available for purchase via a new online store on Etsy. Below is an example… Read More »Angry Brad’s Designs
Even When You Win
Saturday night was the Computer Mine Holiday Party. The Computer Mine is overly generous with the prizes that they give away at this party. I’m not sure there really is a need for these prizes after all they already give us quite a healthy Christmas present. This year I got… Read More »Even When You Win