I get no respect ...

"No Outlet" 

Photo by Cassandra Mae

1/40 sec at f/3.2 ISO 64

Pawsome!

"Husky Glamour"

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Congratulations to Faithful Friends of Wilmington on their very successful motorcycle benefit ride today. Over 700 bikes made the trip along Route 9 from Mike's Famous Harley Davidson of New Castle to Coleman's Tree Farm in Middletown. Until I got home from church and over there, things had pretty much finished up, but I had a chance to chat with Co-Chairman of the event, Jim Golden, who shared with the me the great turn out.

Click here to make a donation to the "no kill" animal shelter, Faithful Friends.

"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love.  For me they are the role model for being alive." - Gilda Radner

Forced Reality

"Forced Reality"

1/160 sec at f/2.8 ISO 64

"How do we know the sky is not black and we are all just color blind?" - Anonymous

Not every day turns out like you plan, but you owe it to yourself to make the most of it. Had wanted to take in a huge car show at the State Fairgrounds this morning, then head over to check out Canal Day in Chesapeake City and end the day with a barbecue at a friend's house. But that wasn't in the cards. So, instead I took what life gave me and ran with it (well, actually more of fat man hobble, but you get the idea). The morale? Haven't the foggiest notion.

Never Underestimate Yourself

"Ethan"
1/400 sec at f/3.2 ISO 64

"The power inside you is energy amplified." - Claire Todae

Aaaaaaaah.

"Tracy Bloom"

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"To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat." - Beverly Nichols

Video Killed the Radio Star

A big thank you to Kathryn and Eric of Clear Channel's 92.9 Tom FM (and 94.7 WDSD) for displaying my photo album of the "Miles for Minutes" motorcycle ride this past Saturday on their website. I really appreciate the acknowledgment.

Silhouette Space Needle

"Fire Light"

1/200 sec at f/5.0 ISO 100

"Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships." - Charles Simic

Baby Bump

"J Bird"
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A big thank you to niece Nicole and her husband, Michael, for stopping by today for a visit. The expecting mom-to-be is starting to look a lot like her uncle from the side these days.

Ride Baby, Ride

Their thunderous roar came through Port Penn just before lunch time this morning. Hundreds of bikes joined in the 40-mile charity ride, from New Castle to Dover (DE) to benefit "Miles for Minutes*."

Click here to see the entire album.

*All proceeds collected go towards purchasing phone cards for our troops away from home.

History is Her Story, too

 

"The Everett"

1/10 sec at f/4.0 ISO 200

"History is a symphony of echoes heard and unheard." - Charles Angoff

Smile Because You Can

"Jenni"
1/100 sec at f/3.8 ISO 100

"Our wedding was many years ago. The celebration continues to this day." - Gene Perret

Free Marketing Tip

I read a good article on turning your local coffee shop into a giant business card. The story touches on befriending the owner and creating a win-win situation for both of you. Click here to read more.

Uranium Beacon

"Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Complex"
1/8 sec at f/3.7 ISO 1600

"All the waste in a year from a nuclear power plant can be stored under a desk." - Ronald Reagan

"I'd just prefer it wasn't my desk we were talking about." - Larry Wilder

16 tons and what do you get?

"Ol' Number 98"

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What a gorgeous day for a PhotoWalk at the Wilmington & Western Railroad during their Civil War skirmish. Many thanks to the shutterbugs who showed up. Click here to view the rest of today's images.


"Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen." - Benjamin Desraeli

Our next PhotoWalk will be to a hot air balloon festival in late July. Email us to be put on the notification list for more information.

A Splitting Headache

"The Woodsman"

1/50 sec at f/3.8 ISO 100

"If you have a lot of tension and you get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle: "Take two" and "Keep away from children." - Anonymous

See Usher Live!

"See Usher Live"

1/400 sec at f/5.6 ISO 100

"Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see." - Benjamin Franklin

Crepuscular Contemplation

"My Town"

1/500 sec at f/6.3 ISO 100

"There are two people in every picture; the photographer and the viewer." - Ansel Adams

Relay for Life

"Not Bob"

1/8 sec at f/4.2 ISO 1600

"Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." - Anonymous

Before last night, I'd never been to an American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event. WOW! That is quite a powerful experience. If you've never been to one, may I encourage you to find one in your neighborhood and just check it out (as a participant or just with a donation).

They lit luminaries to encircle the track and then everyone did a lap in remembrance of those who had succumbed to this horrific disease. It was at that moment I realized how blessed I was to be walking hand-in-hand with my wife (an eight-year cancer survivor) when it, honestly, could have been in honor of her.  

There is No "I" in "TEAM"

"Hom, Swt Hom"
1/50 sec at f/3.6 ISO 100

... and, evidently, there's no "E" in "MUSEUM" either :)

No way, uh uh, never!

"Test Mode Only"

1/320 sec at f/6.3 ISO 100

"Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up." - Author Unknown

Skies are blue ...

"Somewhere"

1/400 sec at f/6.3 ISO 100

"God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars." - Martin Luther