Film Noir: Five photos given the Horror-movie treatment

It hasn’t been a good year for photo field trips for myriad reasons, but I was able to explore (as much as my broken limb would allow) an empty campground this weekend — a prime spot to capture a few images of desolation and edit in a horror-movie cue or two. Here are five favorites, … Continue reading Film Noir: Five photos given the Horror-movie treatment

The Family’s First Sleep-over

Our baby girl had her first sleepover at a friend's house this month, and in an unexpected turn of events, her Dad and I were thus afforded the opportunity to go to a "sleepover" at a friend's house the same night. I don't know why I'm putting the last in quotes. That's actually what happened. … Continue reading The Family’s First Sleep-over

Kennedy Center Gets Stapled

Mavis Staples (jcs) 2008 Mavis Staples, a ‘freedom singer’ during the Civil Rights Movement, was recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors this week, along with James Taylor, Al Pacino, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, and The Eagles. Staples often performed with or for Dr. Martin Luther King. I was able to see her perform in 2008 … Continue reading Kennedy Center Gets Stapled