This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Thanks to my friend Jason’s hard work and research we now have a name for our mystery lake guest.BryozoaThe Bryozoa, also known as Ectoprocta or commonly as moss animals, are a phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals. Typically about 0.5 millimetres (0….

This week’s tune of Lucy Rose’s Middle of the Bed. I heard this on the radio and really liked it. If you like it, check out this live version. It’s a bit different but has great energy.

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Tonight we focused on Jeff.Starting in studio, we captured some great images using our white “high key”, black low key, and some of our other backgrounds. Here’s an example of a high key image:Following the indoor session, we tried a few interesting lo…

He can still throw it down. Today at a fantasy camp for season ticket holders of the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan was asked if he can still dunk. The guy is the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) of basketball, but he’s 48 years old. Father time does have a way of winning in the end. [...]

Congrats to Matthew Johnson of the Pharmacy Technician program in winning Student of the Month for July! Way to go!

It’s is an age old political practice for candidates for office to talk about their plan to deal with violent crime, but a Baltimore, Democrat, Mayoral candidate has a visionary plan that amounts to proposing an increase in crime!Otis Rolley has roll…

Danielle took the kids to a movie last night which left me free to go kayaking after work. i didn’t have any of my gear with me, aside from the kayak of course, but i rolled up my khakis and headed for the lake anyway. it was pretty humid, but otherwis…

Here are a few images from Casey’s session tonight. Great weather for outdoor portraits. Super images, Casey!

Wow! I’ve been busy this summer! I promise I will be getting some new samples of what I’ve been doing in the High School Senior world soon! I wanted to update everyone on a great cause I’ve been working for this summer. I was approach…

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I love to stumble upon a new author… it’s sort of like making a new friend! Jennifer Weiner and I have spent many late nights getting to know one another lately!  Here are the books I’ve consumed so far…1. Fly Away Home Sylvie Serfer…

The stories in this trailer may seem like days gone by, but in Venango County, and across Pennsylvania, where there still are no protections against discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people in employment, housing, education, or o…

Just came across Charles Barkley welcoming Shaquille O’Neal to TNT to work with Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith and Chris Webber. Still gonna need to clear some space on the desk for the Diesel, but Barkley basically told O’Neal he can’t upset Johnson, who is the host of the show. “Second thing, pretty much [...]

Back in Ohio ballin’ with his boys, LeBron James played in a game outside of Cleveland. You’ll hear oohs and surprisingly, you won’t hear any boos. Hmmm. Some see this as the city forgiving James, but had he done this in the middle of a park in Cleveland and no one shouts something negative at [...]

why I keep “takin’ pikchurs of yer feet”. And the nape of your neck, and the curl of your eyelashes.why I don’t want you in my bed but I don’t kick you out either.why sometimes I cry when we are having a fun time.why I can’t stop staring.why I put you…

How Congress deals with the debt ceiling crisis will have a lasting effect on Erie and its economy.

Have you ever watched a dog running away and hear the owner calling wildly while the dog just seems to ignore him or her? The dog just seems to be tuning them out and running free without a care in the world..Gosh I wish that I could sometimes do …

CUYAHOGA, with sand from Thessalon, is due in Erie at 1615 this afternoon.
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I should qualify that by saying I don’t actively pursue or consume heroin.Not not to say that I have never done it. I have by snorting it and yes, have injected that stuff as well. I know the risks and certainly knew what the risks were at the times …

Picture this…a wonderful couple, the parents of children together, getting married after 13 years together. What’s a descriptive term that instantly comes to mind? How about…FINALLY! On Friday, family members and friends gathered at the Ambassador …

Here’s a neat collage of Meaghan’s six favorite dance costumes from recent performances. I used “The Box” (which I built this spring) for framing and composited the images in my editor.Great poses, Meaghan!

July 4th weekend, we also took our niece, Bryce, and our nephew, Bowen, to the Erie Zoo! My parents had a zoo membership (and came with us), but did you know that the zoo is only $8 for adults (I think it’s funny they say “adults 13 and over” though . …

The weather has been hot and humid in Erie lately. This afternoon’s temperature went up to 90 F. Ideally, I should not bake, but I could not resist trying my used but new to me "bread maker". This new assistant of mine’s jobs are to mix the ingredients and to rise the dough. So this afternoon, I prepared the ingredients, put them in bread maker pan and waited for the dough to rise. It only

For my non-local readers, “Roar on the Shore”  is an Erie event where motorcyclists gather.  I heard that there might be as many as 50,000 motorcyclists in Erie this weekend, and judging from traffic, I believe it. Personally, when I use two wheels, I supply my own power, but to each his own.  However, the [...]

Over July 4th weekend, we headed out to the lake house again! First stop . . . flea market!A couple toys were bought, but nothing big.Next stop . . . boat! Aly loves the boat almost as much as I do!Ooops! Brian & Bibi fell off and we didn’t realiz…

Here are some pictures from when Dan & Marissa were home! Bryce on her swingset!Bowen playing with Uncle Shaney!Dan & Marissa @ Grandma’s!Shane, Marissa, Sommer, Bry, & Dan @ Mazza Chautauqua Cellars!Don walking with his grandkids! Dan &amp…

I went to my 30th high school reunion tonight. I had this weird neurotic fear that I would get there, and not be able to remember anyone or anything, and the evening would just be awkward. It went fine. I was surprised by how much I remembered, and everyone was very nice and friendly.

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