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Fin.

Fin., originally uploaded by bob.os.

My hand to Gawd. If she doesn't take every boyfriend to a French arthouse film and say " That's me!" at the end, then I have failed as a parent.

We closed the pool

This Sunday's poolcnic, although sparsely attended, was fun, smoking people and their jackass kids aside. The water wasn't ice cold, and we got to be the last ones out.

See you all next Sunday.

Worthington Memorial Day Parade 2009

Worthington Memorial Day Parade, originally uploaded by bob.os.

Preteen cheerleaders and their Chinook helicopter moms, vintage military hardware and people, the V8 motorcycle, OSU Alumni Band, and Shriners. Lots and lots of Shriners.

Yesterday

I forgot to upload a picture.

In 1786, Buddhists settled in Richmond, IN

In 1786, Buddhists settled in Richmond, IN, originally uploaded by bob.os.

...and today I drove through Richmond and took a walk at the County Historical Society.

Helga filter courtesy of the Camera Bag application for the iPhone.

res ipsa loquitur

Christina's World, 1948. In the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

RIP, Andrew Wyeth.

Yep

Joey says "the only difference is that I look cooler."

Toy cameras, who needs 'em?

New tree on Piedmont -- 1/4/2009

So, as far back as when I was in Art School, learning the Zone System, checking out the Hasselblad (for studio use only!) and blowing hundreds of dollars on paper learning to print perfect color prints I've been a bit of a perfectionist with the technical end of my photography.

2008

It was a rebuilding year, one of goals half accomplished and postponed goals achieved. We are all a year older, a wee bit wiser and about the same measure more jaded.

I resist the mad, end of year rush to revamp things, create unreachable goals and devise further ways of torturing myself, but having the past two weeks away from the structure of work and school, along with a New Year's marathon of documentaries on the morbidly obese on TLC has me thinking.

In 2009 I need to be far less passive with my creativity and intellect. Rather than simply consuming, I need to rediscover my ability and need to create. Just like physical exercise, it takes quite a bit to get the endorphins flowing, but the work becomes the reward, and routines become habits.

Christmas Eve

We've almost finished our traditional Dec 24th shopping. Joey, Fin and I are taking our McDonalds lunch break (also a tradition). Joey says that he is still looking for his Christmas spirit and might find it by easter.
Photo processed with Camera Bag's 1974 filter.

Champions

Here's Goal #3, the sweetest of all with Captain Frankie Hejduk taking beautiful service from MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto.

Columbus Crew: 2008 Eastern Conference Champions!!

Here's my view of Chad Marshall's goal to tie the game. Forgive the end where I lose my shit and hit the button. Be sure to listen to Michael give direction to Guilermo from the upper deck.



Bobby had a great time with Michael, Gordon and I, it being buck-a-brat night and all.

History

I got to sit in a hotel room in New Jersey last night. Watched TV, relayed poll results to my little sister, and wished like hell that I could call my Dad.  I cried a little over the last one, but Dad is hanging out with his Dad, and Uncle Jerry, and Uncle Tom, Dam Jerry, Grandpa Kehoe, Tony Celebrezee and of course, Bill Moss.
My kids got to have a little fun, joining Great Aunt Maryellen on stage to start making an acceptance speech, only to be interrupted by the announcement that the networks were calling the race for Obama.
Either how, a night to remember.

(I'll attribute the image as soon as I can, but I saw it first at John's site)

Barack Obama Wins!!

Fin came flying up the basement stairs last night yelling "Mom! Dad! Mom! Dad! Mom! Mom Mom! Barack Obama won! Barack Obama won!" This was accompanied by so much jumping and gesticulating that we had to calm her down (after letting her and Ellie jump around and yell a little more).

Obama did indeed win the Nickelodeon Kids Pick the President contest and the results were announced last night in our basement.

Well, at least we won the Supporter's Shield

The Crew win the Supporter's Shield, but also suffer the most embarrassing goal in MLS history. Danny Cepero, backup keeper for the NY Red Bulls gets to start when Red Bull's regular keeper is banned for steroid use, and becomes the first ever MLS keeper to score a goal.
Sad.

Crew