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Month: May, 2008

the backyard after a tutorial

Hat tip (in fact, the entire hat) to Andrew Shepherd for showing me this little trick. Another backyard treasure.

the backyard and the big lens

Many treasures are hiding out in the backyard, just waiting to be photographed. I managed to capture four before the mosquitos made it clear that in order for me to stay any longer, I had to feed them. I politely declined their less-than-welcoming invitation.

poetry and what teachers make

One of my favorite things that I didn’t do enough of in college was to take a drive 6 miles Northwest from church to Revolution Cafe and Bar in Bryan for Mic Check. I was first introduced to Mic Check by my dear friend and poet Matt Graham (pictured above in all his photoshopped Accordion-bearing [...]

blogs, backyards, and birds

Here at [House Name*] there are (among others) two things that I greatly enjoy. The first is our lush, thriving backyard which boasts more flora and fauna than that of any house I’ve previously called home. On the edge of said yard, where “yard” and “house” meet, stands a generous covered porch that would help [...]

D.O. – handyman, manly man

Since arriving back in the greater Dallas area three weeks ago, my hands have been anything but idle. Inspired by the likes of one Aaron Hendrick, I decided that I’d give myself the title of Household Handyman here at [House Name*]. Upon arriving, I gave the house a brief run through and noticed several things [...]