Archive for May, 2006
Myra and Oscar Owen
31May06
Someone caved on the name Oscar. Not sure who. Owen was delivered on the 25th. The boy weighed 9lbs 6oz. Welcome Owen!
Mac N Cheese
30May06“We do not know yet why we did not know,” - Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The point of this post is to show that there is not much difference between an empty box of macaroni and cheese and the current US policy in Iraq.
Memorial Day
29May06“The present state of America is truly alarming to every man who is capable of reflection.” - Thomas Paine, 1791
Near Record High
28May06Near record high temperature forecast for Chicago today. We might hit 90F.
My Stoop
27May06My landlord comes down to sit in this chair when the weather is pleasant. She’s 89 years old.
Wanted: Dead Or Alive
26May06Wanted: Dead or Alive. How many ways can you think of to interpret this?
Stupid Cowboy
26May06“Kind of tough talk, you know, that sent the wrong signal to people. I learned some lessons about expressing myself, maybe in a more sophisticated manner. … I think in certain parts of the world it was misinterpreted.” - George W. Bush.
Banana Pitch
26May06One time when I was staying at the Gramercy I pitched a banana out of my eighth floor window early on a Sunday morning. I pitched these into the bin.
I Pass By
25May06I pass by here on the way to my favorite Chinese take out.
London Baby!
24May06I’ll be ‘liveblogging’ from London this summer. I’m not sure if the people over there cover their homes with shingles but I will look into it and report. I’ll also be looking into fridges and comparing them with the American style fridge that I often show here. Pretty sure they are smaller there.
This Little Guy
24May06This little guy reminds me of a certain American politician.
Burned Out
23May06A burned out 40W bulb with window backlight shot on white seamless with strobe fill flash. This bulb was from the kitchen. When I moved in the fixture had four 60W bulbs in it. I switched it to the 40W because it was too bright.
Lucky Hole
23May06A book of photography by a famous Japanese artist.
Gallon Jug
22May06Gallon jug of 2% milk with mix of window light and strobe.
Aluminum Can
21May06Bottom of aluminum can shot on white seamless with window light.