So now I have the freakin’ “Memories” song going through my head because I was trying to think of something profound to write about memories! Ah well.
All day. That song’s gonna be bouncing around in my head all day!
Family
The Attic
There’s a light on in the attic.
Thought the house is dark and shuttered,
I can see a flickerin’ flutter,
And I know what it’s about.
There’s a light on in the attic.
I can see it from the outside.
And I know you’re on the inside… lookin’ out.– Shel Silverstein
Spent some time in my parents’ attic this afternoon. Hadn’t been in there since high school. That was pretty cool.
Last Night
Well, this is it. At least for this year. I haven’t decided what I’m going to do as I move forward. My first thought is to continue. It’s such a large part of me now especially after 365 consecutive days of doing it. That’s a long streak. But my goal was 365 and I did it. So I may continue, but maybe not as intensively.
So, what did I accomplish. My initial goal was to stay active as a creative-type. I lost a job as the Creative Director of a TV station in December and instead of packing up the family and ripping my daughter out of her high school as a senior, I decided to stay put and figure something out. In the meantime, I needed to remain active so the 365 project was where I landed.
Starting out was a little rough. Here are some tidbits of advice – no explanation just tidbits. I discovered most of these in my research before I started. I get it now. I’m not including any explanations – just trust me.
- Use a topic list to get started
- Take your camera (any camera) everywhere
- Shoot
- Shoot
- Shoot
You’ll develop the habit during the first month and before you know it, it’s December 31st.
Happy new Year Year!
I never understood the “First Night” naming convention. Shouldn’t it be “Last Night?”
Quelf
Having a family gathering this holiday? Play the board game Quelf. You’re welcome.
By no means am I comparing myself, but this just reminded me of a Norman Rockwell.
Wonderful Life
No, not the movie. My dog – what a wonderful life it must be to be able to just chill all day.
We got Waldo just about three years ago right before Christmas. He was a guest on the weekly show Talk of the Town with Barry Lee. We shot on Tuesday and it aired on Saturday. He was adopted by the time the show aired.
Preserved
A little twist on the obligatory annual family portrait as we will be forever preserved in bobble heads.
Yep, that’s us.
Cedarmeade Studios 