Light #4

Light #3 -- TV reflection

Light #2

Light #1 -- ultrasound

Not my family portrait

Random tidbits...

Is it the 06-07 hockey season yet?!?

Oh honey! Art Linkletter said it best that 'kids say the darndest things.' My nephew Zane told me not to eat baked beans because they make you toot. Little devil. You need to have him tell you a knock-knock joke one of these days.

The idiots next door think they can cover-up their sex sounds by cranking the volume on the TV. It doesn't work you *#$%&+!*&%$# morons!

Is it the 06-07 hockey season yet?!?

Dan, the un-official office hooligan has been going around telling dirty limericks. He dared me to go 'commando' a few weeks ago. I wore a dress to work and he thinks that I actually did it (buying the expensive seamless undies at Lane Bryant is an excellent investment!)

I may have to start a new countdown in the near future...I'm dying to know if it's the 06-07 hockey season yet.

Aunt Julie strikes again...

"Oh, Lord. I do wish someone would take that thing away from her."

Oh honey! You needn't worry about any blackmail with this photo. I know for a fact that your mama and daddy have a pic that you'd consider far worse than this one. Can you say fluffy?!?!?

Just grab your camera and head for the balcony...

About one month ago the tornado sirens started going off downtown. And as every redneck in my complex knows, this is the signal for everyone in my complex to run outside, point at sky and grab your trick knee and say 'Gee whiz Maynard there's a storm a comin!' Unless you're me -- in which case you grab a blanket and pillow, throw them in the entry way (the smallest inside corner of the apartment) then you grab your digital camera, run to the balcony..........and play the waiting game..........leaving the TV on the local ABC channel because they have the best weather coverage.



This is the front edge of a storm front (How gay was that?!? But what else are you supposed to call it?!?) This tornado hit the El Reno area and moved eastbound along I-40 toward downtown OKC (my neck of the woods). I'd run back inside every 10-15 minutes to get an update on the weather...which, of course, was totally stupid because I was standing outside on the balcony watching the events unfold, unleash, whatever.



I took the date/time stamp off my camera, so it's a 'guestimate' that these last few pics were taken between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. What little sunlight was left was absolutely gorgeous and amazing! I think I'm finished with my black & white phase, and am now fascinated with light.



I printed this one off for 'the mother' and she nearly drove me nuts with all her rotating and 'hmmm' mumbling. Finally I said "Hey Ma! Look at Australia and New Zealand!" How else are you supposed to tell top from bottom?!?



This is the end (thank you Jim Morrison) My batteries died and as I stepped back indoors to switch them, lightning hit a transformer across the street from the complex. I remember my exact words at the time...I'm pretty sure they rhymed with moldy spit. During the light show someone outside starting screaming, so I ran outside half naked (I was actually wearing socks........................................and a T-shirt). My new idiot moron redneck neighbor is out on his patio laughing his head off. Bastard...and to think that I was concerned about someone being hurt...you know sometimes I really do hate people.

The 'Hamster' goes to st. Louis

I attended my first NHL game (hell yeah) at the Savvis Center on April 15, 2006 (don't ask why I picked tax day). The St. Louis Blues played the Detroit Red Wings. I went with Donald, Sheila, and Crystal (hooray). We were walking to our seats and I stepped inside the arena for a quick pic of warm-ups.




Opening face-off. I think I aged 10 years waiting for this idiot to drop the puck.



It was hard to get a good shot of shift change, so I settled for a timeout instead.



Six Blues, three officials, two Wings, and a very satisfied fan (not in a pear tree -- HA).




Poor guy -- on his way to the sin bin -- you should've stayed in bed pal!

More from St. Louis...

Children, please don't try this at home...remember this is a trained professional...gee, his mama must be proud.









With nine seconds left in regulation, #40 Henrik Zetterberg scores the game winning goal for the Red Wings. I was yelling and screaming because my team won, but then I started moaning and groaning because my first NHL game didn't go into overtime.

When boredom sets in...

Lights at the Ford Center --- these have shone on Metallica, Godsmack, many French-Canadians, and who could forget Sir Paul!!!

Arena football in OKC

Keeping in mind how close I am to a certain football driven town (suck the fooners -- haha) deep rooted hatred for the sport comes naturally to me --- BUT --- this AF2 stuff is addictive (plus it gives me more chances to see beer guy).

The last pics of the CHL 05-06 season

The Blazers made it to the playoffs and their first round opponent was the Colorado Eagles. My seat neighbor Diane made this sign (incidently her last name is Berger...get it? Ham --- Berger! So sue me for being easily amused!)



Another infamous face-off photo featuring the equally infamous #8 Marty Standish and #82 Jared Dumba.



The celebration after forcing game seven. The Eagles ended up taking the series, but were defeated in round two by the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs (I've been told that a mudbug is like a crawfish and NOT a crawdad, which are both some type of giant shrimp -- how's that for an oxymoron?!?)

The 'Hamster' is online again!

Hello all! I've downloaded Netscape and I have to admit...I like it a lot better than AOL. I'll be posting alot of pics this weekend so check in and be amazed! Now, I'm off to find a walkthrough for the Legend of Zelda.

Ramblings and other miseries

Well, it appears that I have un-officially made the mother angry again. This time all I did was tell her that Brokeback Mountain was a boring movie. She started muttering something about not watching because of principles...blah, blah, blah. I got the movie from the library, so I didn't lose any money paying rental fees. Anywho Brokeback was extremely boring, moved too slow, soundtrack sucked (and the damn thing won the Oscar for musical score...I think...what a fucking outrage...John Williams gets two nominations and the award goes to this crap?!?!?) I can't wait to hear what the mother says about me going to see DaVinci Code.

In other news, I've had three different people come up to me this week and tell me that I need to get screwed and soon...oh yeah, like that's really going to solve my problems.

My team is out of the Stanley Cup playoffs...at least there is still a Canadian team playing...so I'll be cheering for Edmonton.

My car is officially demon possessed. The check engine light is on and my windshield wipers will start going off for no apparent reason.

I think my friend in Arizona has officially committed a 'Thelma & Louise.' I haven't heard from him since Thanksgiving. I've sent him e-cards for Valentine's, St Patty's, and Easter. I always ask for a confirmation e-mail, but haven't received anything yet.

Get ready to feel the earth tremble...I miss AOL...It's nice that the library staff all know me by my first name now, but having to come down here for only 30 minutes at a time is driving me nucking futs!

That's all for now. There's a line for this computer.

For everyone still searching for closure over the last 11 years...

i turned
my back
on this tragedy
this empty hole
in the ground
yet do not
turn away
for in doing so
you forsake me
i face
the wailing wall
to honor
those fallen
i beg you
do the same
for in doing so
you honor me
and also
remember
those who have
survived
their lives
are to be
honored
i was there
at 9:02
i felt
your pain
i smelled
the smoke
debris
crushed
my flesh, too
i was
with you
through it all
i held you
i listened
i am here now
your continuing comfort
gaze no longer
upon this
empty place
look to heaven
and your father
do not forget
the past
it brought
you together
and closer
to me
but do
not linger
for i know
your future
i know what good
will befall you
i am in
constant prayer
for you
i grant you peace
safety
and understanding
i am here
in this marble facade
but do not
place your trust here
do not
give yourself
to the abyss
fall
to your knees
and you
will rise
as i lift you
with my prayers
i watch
as you stand
before me now
eyes red
and overflowing
weep
no more
for you do so
in vain
my tears
have cleansed
and freed you
do not
give in
to despair
for i remain
with you
i leave
with you
my spirit
a spirit
of truth
of peace
a spirit
of hope
you will
be able
to face
your future
the road ahead
is rough
and i
will carry you
as i
always have
i will shoulder
your burden
endure
your loss
your faith
in me
in the truth
shall set
you free
free
from the past
free from
your pain
free
to live
and remember
those fallen
i will
heal
your wounds
i will
ease
your pain
i will
hear
your cries
i will
dry
your tears
you will
be comforted
your prayers
will
be answered
the spirit
i have promised
will lead you
as you pray
i must go
i must continue
with my work
your place
must be prepared
i shall return
and give eternity to you
you've heard it said
that "Jesus wept"
i assure
this is true
for I am
the Son of God
I was there
and wept
with you

jdh 3/27/99; 4/21/99

3:30 in the morning...

...not a soul in sight. The city's looking like a ghost town on a moonless summer night...

Wow! I can remember the words to a Garth Brooks song! At one point my nephew Chase and I were going to be storm chasers for one of the local news stations. BTW: this pic was taken at 5:00 p.m.

#15 Ryan Johnston

I was playing with the "antique color" option at the Wal-Mart machine. Sometimes I think I should just pack it all in and dwell in photography.

Better than leaving a trail of bread crumbs...

I had to change camera batteries just as the gloves came off and the fists started flying (damn) but still a good pic.

Here's Esther!

She's a keeper!