Archive for the 'Friends' Category

You never know from where prayers will come

May 1, 2008

Last Saturday a friend of mine, Clayton, celebrated his 40th birthday.
Just the day before, Friday, he was diagnosed with cancer.
Happy 4-Oh-No.
He’s taking the new pretty well, I guess. Clayton carries with him an air of good humor. He could make a mime laugh out loud. He’s Norm from Cheers, only with a much better [...]

How cool is this cool quarterback

March 12, 2008

I’ve told this story to a couple friends, who since insist I repeat it for their friends. Seeing as it appears to be popular, I’ll share it with you.
A couple of weeks ago Gabby’s boyfriend had a birthday party. He’s a big ASU football fan (like son, like father), and his dad invited some ASU [...]

Needed, nay begged- Your used SI

September 6, 2007

Come on and help a Mountaineer out
WANTED: Your current issue of Sports Illustrated!
WHEN: Whenever you’re done with it. It’s all good.
HOW: Drop me a line. We’ll work it out.
WHY: Glad you asked:
No. 1 - With the ongoing renovation of our house slowly (hopefully) soon to be complete, my boy Big G will have his own [...]

Welcome to the parenthood

June 13, 2007

Congrats to new momma gnumoon! What a pretty lil girl.

Babies, babies everywhere

January 26, 2007

My good buddy Steve and his wife, Ann, gave birth last week to a beautiful baby girl, Flora. I got photos today and had to share one.

Congrats on a beautiful daughter, Steve! I hope Bruce enjoys being a big brother.
It’s amazing how now seems to be the days of mass reproduction. The Lockwoods are expecting. [...]

On the front page

November 28, 2006

Sunday a good friend with a great eye and greater talent took time out of her schedule to try and snap a great family photo. The wife wants it for our planned but odds are we’ll forget or run out of time Christmas card. We met at Valle Crucis park Sunday afternoon, with temps in [...]

Breaking the rules at Biltmore

November 22, 2006

The 10 commandments of photography, long ago burned into celluloid and handed down from Mt. Olympus, opens with six words - “Better To Ask Forgiveness Than Permission.” Good shots don’t wait. Excellent shots can’t. So snap it when you can.

The second line reads “Rules are for suckers, not photographers,” or some such sentiment. For a [...]

Grab ‘em and go

November 15, 2006

“Go slow, Gabby. You’re going to fast! Slow down!”
That plea came from two-year-old Carter, who had no clue what he was getting into when he agreed to a walk with the speedster, Gabrielle. She just grabbed his hand and took off. It was improvised and without precedent, much like an episode of LOST. So of [...]

I am so there

September 28, 2006

Appalachian’s Homecoming is Saturday. I know exactly where I’m going to be - with my buddy japs at the world’s greatest and cheapest tailgate.

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Here’s how he set it up:
I’ve already reserved a spot, but there’s not going to be a lot of room. It’s the small place in front of [...]

A Saturday sight seen only in Boone, NC

September 19, 2006

A UNC system chancellor making the rounds with tailgaters, showing off an NCAA National Championship football trophy. Here it is with my tailgating crew:

I’m hoping the photo earns me some more free food at Homecoming.