My Big Brother Ralph Finds His Creative Calling

To those of you who may not know, I have an older brother, Ralph who has recently found his calling - photography. He does not have any schooling in this department, but he just loves to capture what is beautiful to him. The following images were captured this summer in the town of Sault Sainte Marie in Michigan. So far, his favorite subjects of interest are sunsets, cloud formations and flowers. Please enjoy these shots and stay tuned for more surprisingly, breathtaking  images!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's - San Jose, California

The reason I walk to end Alzheimer's is my Mom. We lost her the day 

before her birthday in 2010.

After check-in, we had the opportunity to walk around and gather goodies

 - one had to be earned - the awesome purple T-Shirt.

 For a small donation of $10, you can get a flag in memory of the loved one

you wish to honor.

I did not plan this. I just took the picture of this darling little girl

in front of me in line to walk.  Notice the sign in behind says STAR. 

She definitely is.

You guessed it. I am the one decked out in purple - dig that fuzzy hat, man.

I ended up chatting and walking with the lovely lady next to me :D 

Counting down to walk . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . GO!!!!!

Planting the Flower!

Three miles later . . . we get cheers from volunteers and a walk button.

You are welcome ALZ.ORG 

Chinese New Year Event - San Francisco

Just a few pics of the sites of the evening

lady dressed as "cockroach" hence the feathery antennae on her head

 

 the lovely archway detail as you enter the room 

 

 one of three or four lion heads 

that were later enlightened as

the lights were dimmed

from where we were seated, this lion head

was right behind us

a playful perspective of the Gu-Zheng

and the lady's hands working the strings

I met Weishan as I was taking pictures of her 

student who also played at this event

 

Unfortunately, all the video that I shot ended up in disaster. They were getting ready to dim the lights and put the red aura lights on just as I started filming the student playing the Gu-Zheng. 

For more information about the GuZheng Music Society please visit their website:

http://guzheng.org/index.htm

Shibori Dye Project

soon, i will be posting my Shibori Dye Project test colors and effects. 

this is my newest reading task. i cannot wait to get started.

Woven Tartans from Scotland - How Do They Do It?

this video was filmed from our HD-TV using my Sony DSC-HX5. the channel was SCI HD and the program was How Do They Do It?.

This is for reference only and not for redistribution.

I hope that my friends also find it interesting.

Please adjust your volume accordingly

as this is a lower quality audio.

Thanksgiving 2011

Pillsbury crescent roll version of the Chinese Onion Pancake

Fresh celery, carrot and onion with herbs Stuffing

Look at that color! I love spinach

Sage & Ms. Dash No Salt Garlic n Herb rubbed Turkey Roast

Enough talking. LET'S EAT!!!!!