On Willy’s Birthday I got a couple of unique photos of some friends. Willy joined Jesse, Frank, Vest and I for lunch. In honor of Willy’s birthday Jesse donned the shirt that Jay made to honor Willy. Then he posed with Willy. IMAGE LOST Jesse donning Lone Wolf Gear with… Read More »Willy’s Birthday
I’ve been a bit busy in the last few days and I’ve been negligent. So I apologize. It was Willy’s birthday on the day before Thanksgiving. We took Willy out on Sunday night for dinner and then to lunch on Wednesday for his birthday. I think I won a Photo… Read More »Happy Birthday Willy
From the Clare Boothe Luce Files: Monday was the annual Computer Mine Thanksgiving. The Mine brings in a healthy spread of food and the meal is supplemented in a potluck manner by various employees. In my time at the mine, I’ve never once contributed to a potluck. This is connected… Read More »No Good Deed…
As I look at the year that is rapidly approaching, it turns out that 2009 is going to be the Year of the Meeting. For starters, I will be the Marketing VP for the Ames Jaycees in 2009. That means two board meetings a month in addition to 2 membership… Read More »Mr. Meeting
I have to admit that I’m kind of phoning this one in. I’m going to copy and paste and email I wrote about the Living History Farms Run on Saturday. You just need to know that there was some confusion about whether or not we would be able to watch… Read More »The Turkey Trot
I’ve heard a lot of my friends conversing about “real” things lately. I am not going to weigh in on what is “real” camping or “real” cheesecake. I also heard a rumor about a cribbage game that went down a little while ago. This makes me want to weigh in… Read More »The Real Real
I’ve been working on the Friends Album in the Snapshots Gallery lately. I’ve added close to 100 new photos of friends. If you would like to check those new photos out, just follow the link: LINK DELETED Also, I would remind you that if you “Register” to become a “User”… Read More »Something Beautiful
Because I know interesting people sometimes the beget me more interesting people. Such as Lowell begot Bill who then begot Willy who then begot Faust. Frank from work met a guy while working at Best Buy that is a movie producer. Well, he is sort of a movie producer. He… Read More »Aesthetically Qualified
Saturday was the final home game for the Cyclones. I don’t have many pictures because low light and cold temperatures do not make for ideal photographic conditions. Faust and I were defeated 12-10. Jesse and his reversible hat. Faust and his beverage. Ames Party Bus Senior Day Joe Cheerleader ISUCFVMB… Read More »It Ends
In case any of you have been wondering why the Cardinal in the football uniforms… does not match the color of Cardinal that the cheerleaders or basketball teams wear… the Athletic Department sent out a letter explaining the reason. Dear fellow Cyclones: This past year the athletics department made the… Read More »Cardinal Mystery
Here are a couple of special effect pictures of Brandon and a frame. I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that Brandon is wearing the tie I wore in Jen and Derrick’s wedding this summer.
This is a collection of a few of the color images from Day 1 of Brandon’s Senior Photo Shoot. These probably aren’t the best pictures from the day, but they are some of my favorites. Perhaps this is more a collection of goofy looks on his face, but they are… Read More »The Brandon Kahler Project: Chapter 3 – Day 1 Color
Monday night was the debut of my new bowling shirt. It isn’t much to look at. I freely admit this fact. But it is mine and it was free. IMAGE LOST This is the first year as a team we have had bowling shirts. Now Patio Pros LLC, might not… Read More »Free Shirt
Shannon had over a foot of hair cut off her head last Thursday. On Sunday I was able to document this joyous hair loss, but the day was not completely happy. In the picture above you should try to look past Shannon. You may notice something. Shannon appears to be… Read More »The Shannon After
When Sara and I went to Ottumwa I think we might of had a glimpse into Boone’s future if it becomes the proud home of a Juice Bar. I should start out by pointing out that on our way to Ottumwa Sara got pulled over and issued a speeding ticket… Read More »The Future of Boone
My friend Russell wrote this about sports media and I think it is brilliant. Even if you don’t like sports, you might find it interesting if you have had the sideline “bimbo” conversation with me. Decline of Sports Journalism, Part Deux As defined by the online journalism dictionary, Color commentator:”The… Read More »Decline of Sports Journalism, Part Deux
Jen’s Uncle Jon passed away last Tuesday. He was laid to rest on Saturday. Below are the words that Jen wrote to be read at his funeral. They are painfully beautiful. To the world, Jon was introverted, shy, reserved, quiet –to me he was just “Jon”. Maybe if prompted to… Read More »Jen’s Uncle
Polonius: What do you read, my lord? Hamlet: Words, words, words. Polonius: What is the matter, my lord? Hamlet: Between who? Polonius: I mean, the matter that you read, my lord. Hamlet: Slanders, sir: for the satirical rogue say here that old men have grey beards, that their faces are… Read More »Words, Words, Words
The picture below is what greeted me on Thursday as I left the Computer Mine on my lunch break. In retrospect, I should have taken the time to take a decent picture. Rather this one out my car window while I was stopped at a stoplight.