Thursday, April 29, 2010

Do not give this guy a ride.


Just popping in to say that I'm still here, The Shield still has me in its vice grip (although not for much longer), and I'm heading to NYC next week so expect some updates about Broadway and Magnolia cupcakes and shopping.

Also, this photo made me laugh.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

This is a great idea.

Very little continues to happen in my life since I'm devoting all my spare time to watching Shield DVDs. That statement does not even feel sad or pathetic. That's how good this show is.

This means season 5 has been concluded:


A similar pile showed up on my coffee table after a scene in an early season 6 episode. I will only say this: box of books. Cry with me now, fellow Shield fans.

Okay, that's enough of that. I want to share with you something my Dad sent me that was printed in the New York Times. (Happy Birthday, Dad!) This is a great idea for us traveling photographers. I'm heading to NYC soon, and I think I'll follow this advice.

Dear Diary:

On the way to the subway after work in late February, I found a digital camera in the snow. I brought it home and checked to see that it worked. There were tourist pictures of New York City on the camera: a gentleman smiling at Times Square, Lincoln Center, the Empire State Building, etc. And, there was a photo of the Novotel hotel sign.

On a whim, I called the Novotel and explained to a somewhat perplexed front desk employee that I might possibly have the camera of one of their guests. I persuaded them to take my telephone number in case anyone should inquire.

At 1 a.m. I got a call from a Frenchwoman, apologizing for calling at such an hour, explaining that she had lost her camera and hoped that I had it.

The next day, a grateful couple came by and retrieved their camera on the way to the airport. They were heading home to Paris. They gave me some pate de fruits from Fauchon.

Lesson learned: Take a picture of your hotel on your digital camera.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Tornado alley strikes again.

This is the street on which I used to live. The only thing that surprises me about this tableau is that my car is not trapped under it.

Monday, April 12, 2010

RIP, Dixie Carter.

Such a lady, and a pistol to boot. Here's my favorite of many awesome moments.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Currently I am in the throes of an addiction.

In case you were wondering why I haven't been posting anything on my "What's Going On With Me" blog, it's that nothing is going on with me except The Shield. I do nothing but watch episodes of The Shield like a flippin' crack addict.

That is all.