Sunday, December 16, 2012

Chuck Taylor

My new kicks. 


The last time a pair of these ever covered my feet was thirty-seven years ago. It was 1975, and my brother Mike talked my Mom into driving me to Dickinson where I could pick out a red pair of completely awesome Chuck Taylors at GP Sporting Goods. After getting back from Dickinson, a bunch of us played a game of Ditch on the block where the Feists once lived. I remember being overly concerned about getting my new shoes dirty. I sucked it up though, and I'm sure I played a kick-ass game of Ditch.  I also know the year was 1975 because on that night that we played Ditch, the Reds and Red Sox were playing in the World Series. I can even tell you who was on the mound for the Reds that night. Don Gullet. I couldn't tell you which game, but I know Gullet got the win. So, I wiki'd the '75 World Series and learned that it was game 5. 

Anyway, let's put an end to this little story. The last time I wore a new pair of Chuck Taylors was October 16, 1975. The shit I remember!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Highway 85

Scenery like this is all around us, but sometime we just need to adjust the way we look at it.

Prairie House

The Road

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Arizona

All things considered, my 'Arizona Experiment' was a sucess. A success in the sense that I learned something from the trip. I learned that this is not the place for me, and I also learned and realized how much I miss everything back home. My family, friends, the weather (yes, even the weather), and basically the overall familiarity I have with the area that I have lived my entire life. Coming to that realization was an epiphany of sorts.

For the friends here in AZ that opened their home up to me - I can't thank them enough. Shane & Jen are two of the kindest individuals I have ever known, and I'm forever grateful to them for allowing me to take this chance. 

Although I was only there a short time, I did manage to capture a few photos of the surrounding area, and also a couple pics of Lexi and Emma. I sure will miss those puppies!

 Sedona

  Sedona

 McDowell Senoran Preserve

 McDowell Senoran Preserve

 Sedona

 Emma

 Lexi

Oh, I should probably include my top five burger joints that I visited while down here. Picture included for #2 on the list. I LOVE A GOOD BURGER!

1. Chuckbox - (site link)
2. Delux Burger - (site link)
3. Smashgburger - (site link)
4. Paradise Valley Burger Co. - (site link)
5. In 'N' Out Burger - (site link)

Delux Burger

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sedona

Took this photo some time ago on a trail near Sedona, and achieved an unintended 'red dot' effect. Not sure how it happened, but I think I like it!