Overdue
Lesson # 309 when working freelance for someone, especially in print media: get a contract. I received a letter today from a now former publication explaining why I haven’t received payment in a year even though they used my images.…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Tag: Archive Recovered
Out Of This World
Daphne & I had the opportunity to view a prescreening of IMAX’s new film, Hubble last night. Not only was it on the biggest screen (the only way to see a space film) but it was also shown in 3D.…
Time Suck
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the side projects I have going on here. Not too mention that WonderWife and I are creating our little startup as well. Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Music Monday #2
According to the Last.FM Scrobbler that syncs with my iTunes playlist, these artists are the most I’ve listened to this week. New discoveries include Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page playing live with the Black Crowes (hot!) and The Heavy. I am…
Your Tweets Cannot Be Copyright Protected
As messages sent via Twitter cannot be longer than 140 characters, they cannot be copyrighted. However original, witty, or profound they may be, nothing more than good manners protects your original expression of authorship. If you wish to let other…
Embrace The Mundane
When asked by Scott Hansen of Iso 50 how he overcomes creative blocks, this is how Michael C. Place responded: Now the important problem solving part: Take the plates & pans to the sink. Run a mixture of hot and…
Illustration Appreciation
I can draw a great stick figure (okay, I suck at that too), and appreciate those who go above and beyond. I don’t know why but I am going retro in my appreciation too. Recent discoveries include Kyle Jones Matthew…
Music Monday #1
I am a child of the seventies and grew up in the 80’s era when MTV meant “music television”. My parents were young enough in the seventies to listen to rock and roll, a.k.a. classic rock. So now you now…
Once Bitten…
I’ve been bitten by the travel bug which is quickly becoming an infection. I need a day trip STAT. Recovered from the Internet Archive.
How A New Jobless Era Will Transform America
The Great Recession may be over, but this era of high joblessness is probably just beginning. Before it ends, it will likely change the life course and character of a generation of young adults. It will leave an indelible imprint…
Mile Markers
File this post under the “I should have thought of that” category. Actually, this video concept belongs in the “No way I can nor would I want to” category. I may use it for a photo project idea, however. This…
Physically Challenged
How many times have I said to myself that I will lose some weight and get back into shape? How many times have I failed because I didn’t set clear goals? I had mentioned this on Twitter recently and received…
I Want To Do This
I cannot stand cold weather but I would love to ski jump and luge. No, I haven’t lost my mind. Go USA! Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Must See TV
I don’t watch a whole lot of television but when I do, it has to be intelligent and make me think. Nothing fraks with my mind like LOST, which is airing it’s 6th and last season this week. If you…
You’ve Got Rail
Images are courtesy of Wired.com I have been a big fan of high speed rail systems as a means of commuter transportation for years. I am also in favor of making rails as a transportation for shipping products a priority…