The Archives: Edition #149
Today’s images come from the following folder: Backup/My Scans/2007-11 (Nov) Next week’s folder will be: Backup/ISUVSKANSAS
Sadness Ensues…
“When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse Out of the corner of my eye, I turned to look but it was gone, I cannot put my finger on it now, The child is grown, The dream is gone, I… have become comfortably numb” -Pink Floyd It is… Read More »Sadness Ensues…
Roundball Oracles – Year 9
March Madness is upon us once again. Which means it is that time of year when I call upon all would-be-basketball-prognosticators to compete in an NCAA tourney bracket pool for the chance at everlasting glory, immortality, and a trophy. As always, the Roundball Oracles is open to all interested parties,… Read More »Roundball Oracles – Year 9
Father-Daughter Dance
Jason Baier contracted me to do portrait photography at Grace Evangelical Free Church for their Father-Daughter Dance. Here are a few of my favorite images from that night: I hope I get invited back next year!
365 Day Photo Project: 134-140
I can’t wait for the Winter Solstice this week. I can’t wait for the days to start getting longer again! Day 134 – In a Tree Day 135 – Sweet Day 136 – Hat Day 137 – Lights Day 138 – A Mustache Day 139 – An Ornament Day 140… Read More »365 Day Photo Project: 134-140
The Archives: Edition Ninety-Four
This picture comes from the following folder: Backup/My Pictures/People/Pregnancy Blog Pictures Next week’s folder will be: Backup/My Pictures/People/Us/Christopher D. Bennett
The Archives: Edition Seventy-Seven
These images come from the following folder: Backup/My Pictures/People/Friends/Baiers Next week’s folder will be: Backup/My Pictures/People/Friends/Campusites
Sadness Ensues
It is the time of year that is filled with sadness. Another college basketball season has come to an end. But despite the gloom that will set upon the land for many more months, it is a time of joy as well. We get to crown a new King of… Read More »Sadness Ensues
Meet the Bennetts
On the Sunday before Labor Day I hosted a little Bennett Family Reunion. Although none of the Fort Dodge Bennetts attended, I think it was a rousing success. It was the first reunion of its kind in at least 20 years. I hope that we can have another one next… Read More »Meet the Bennetts
Post 1200
As you may recall, I like to check in on some statistics every 100 posts or so to see how things are doing in popularity. However, this statistical check-in will mark the end of an era. I am officially retiring the Snapshots Gallery and the Artistic Gallery. The advent of… Read More »Post 1200
Roundball Oracles Year 7
“In the end, everything is a gag.” – Charlie Chaplin When it comes to college basketball prognostication, 2011 will be remembered as the Year of the Woman. Not only did the Roundball Oracles crown our first ever champion from the fairer of the two sexes, three out of the… Read More »Roundball Oracles Year 7
RWPE Y2 #10 – Still Life
There weren’t many submissions for STILL LIFE, but at least Julie joined us again! Here are the submissions for STILL LIFE: Mike Vest of Waxen Media Christopher D. Bennett Julie Johnson of The Joy Is In The Journey I went over to talk to the Random Theme Generator and it… Read More »RWPE Y2 #10 – Still Life
Movie Review: Country Strong
Movie – Country Strong Director: Shana Feste (The Greatest) Writer: Shana Feste (The Greatest) Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow (Se7en, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Royal Tenenbaums), Tim McGraw (The Blind Side, Flicka), Garrett Hedlund (Troy, Four Brothers, Tron: Legacy), and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, Date Night, The Roommate) Theater – Cinemark… Read More »Movie Review: Country Strong
Personal Photo Project of the Week #49
The Story – 2011 This is more of a year long photo project, but I’ll file it under here any way. I have this window in my entryway/dining room that I don’t really like. During the Christmas season I use it to display Christmas cards. I’ve decided to use it… Read More »Personal Photo Project of the Week #49
Journal Entry One-Thousand
It is hard to believe that this journal has reached entry 1,000. Since I enjoy rather meaningless statistics, I’m going to go over a few right now. According to how many times they have been viewed, these are the 10 Most Popular Pictures in the Artistic Gallery: 1. Gazing Ball… Read More »Journal Entry One-Thousand
Movie Reviews: Little Fockers and True Grit
Movie – Little Fockers Director: Paul Weitz (American Pie, About a Boy, In Good Company) Writers: John Hamburg (Meet the Parents, Zoolander, I Love You, Man) & Larry Stuckey Starring: Ben Stiller (Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Greenberg), Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver, GoodFellas, Heat) & Teri Polo (Meet the Parents,… Read More »Movie Reviews: Little Fockers and True Grit
Proust No. Five
Jason Baier correctly answered the Christopher D. Bennett Trivia Question: Q: What brand of camera does Christopher D. Bennett A: Sony. I also would have accepted Minolta with a lengthy explanation of how Sony bought out Minolta. If anybody would have listed Sony, Minolta and Holga, well there wouldn’t be… Read More »Proust No. Five
RWPE #49 – Love
A few people had their imaginations lit by the concept of LOVE. There were 4 submissions. The male to female ration was 3:1. Proof positive that men are the truly romantic gender. Mike Vest Christopher D. Bennett Jason Baier Julie Johnson Only 3 weeks left. The theme for this week… Read More »RWPE #49 – Love
Vacation Journal
Here is a copy of the journal I kept while I was on vacation last week. It covers parts of 10 days and over 1300 miles. While I doubt anybody reads this whole thing, it was an important exercise for me. There are no pictures, but I will post some… Read More »Vacation Journal
RWPE #39 – Fast
I’m very excited to have Jason Baier as a first time contributor this week! Here are the submissions for FAST: Dawn Krause Jason Baier Christopher D. Bennett Mike Vest Dawn’s Poetry Submission Fast Time seemed slowas the years flew pastNow I struggleto make memories last For all I’ve foughtand little… Read More »RWPE #39 – Fast
Jason Baier
I think Jason Baier was one of the quickest to choose. He was very assertive when he chose the picture below: Open Mic Night I manipulated this picture with Photoshop quite a bit more than I normally manipulate pictures, but I’m at peace with it.