A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
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I’ve decided that the macro lens on the Nikon S1 is its best feature, apart from its tiny size. The image above was taken this afternoon. Weekend Update: Furman lost to GSU 24-27 in a heartbreaker. I watched the game on TV while chatting online with my UFFP pals. On Sunday things went very smoothly. … Read More “Walking a Thin Line” »
Tried a new concoction last night. Laura had discovered a wonderful flavor of Edy’s Grand Ice Cream – Espresso Chip. I drizzled a some Kahlua liquor over the top, and created a new taste. You only need a touch – a little of it goes a long way.
I know it wasn’t my imagination. As I was driving home from rehearsal last night I saw a brilliant fireball streak across the sky. It was greenish, and particles fell from its firey path. Because the trajectory, I’m fairly sure it wasn’t someone’s fireworks gone awry. However, given the date, I’m not willing to rule … Read More “Halloween Fireball” »
Now I remember why jack-o-lanterns have triangle eyes and jagged mouths. Straight lines are easier to carve into the thick, thick pumpkin skin.
I’ve tried hard to not make this a cat blog. Yeah, we’ve got lots of cats, but I don’t feel compelled to disclose every detail of their existence. However, we had a bit of a fright recently. When we returned from Seattle, our black cat, Shadow, was missing for about 48 hours. We called, I … Read More “Black Cats and Halloween” »
It’s days like these that remind me why I retired from church work in the first place. It is an absolutely glorious October Sunday, with a cool bite to the air. The sun casts long rays heightening contrasts and color. I’m tempted to grab my camera, but laziness and a third cup of coffee hold … Read More “Remember the Sabbath” »
It was a terrible snafu of scheduling. The Chorale had booked the Peace Center early last year to avoid conflicts with Furman football. Then, FU changed the weekend of homecoming, and I found myself needing to be at least three places at once. Laura figured that since I would be tied up with rehearsals and … Read More “Homecoming 2005” »
From my packed PDA scheduler… Monday Night – Chorale Rehearsal Tuesday Night – Church staff meeting, then Worship Committee Meeting Wednesday Night – Choir Rehearsal Thursday Night – prepare the house for M Wright’s arrival Friday Night – dinner with out-of-town friends, Chorale Reheasal, then Furman Homecoming festivities until midnight Saturday – morning Chorale Rehearsal, … Read More “Nightmarish Schedule” »
Note to self: Nevermind that your wife’s birthday is close to Halloween. Nevermind that you have a long tradition of including some kind of Halloween decoration or googah with her birthday gifts. DO NOT include a little stuffed witch with her gifts for her 50th birthday. Implied messages will be assumed.
OK, our team has got to stop this. Furman barely edged out the Citadel in triple overtime after coming from a fourteen point deficit. The turnaround only occured after back-up quarterback Renaldo Gray took over from Ingle Martin. Martin supposedly suffered from either a foot injury or cramps, which removed him from the game. My … Read More “Cardiac Paladins” »