In the summer, the sun barely sets in Anchorage. North of the Arctic Circle -- where this photo was snapped around 11pm one summer evening (by Brandon Serna) -- it doesn't set.

However, in winter it is cold and dark. So I'm headed to Del Boca Vista for a few weeks.

Blogging will commence when I return.

Ivan, in a cafe in Mayhill, New Mexico. Back in 2003, I believe.

If my brother pulls you over tomorrow, be sure to wish him a happy birthday.

In a little over 48 hours I'll be bound for the annual trip to Del Boca Vista.

Yep.

Only a few more months.

My father and my uncle standing at the foot of my great-grandfather's house in what used to be Armstrong's Corner, New Brunswick.

How cool is this new film scanner? Click the extended entry to see the detail...

Continue reading "Armstrong's Corner"

My old man pouring over the blueprints for a new ladder truck. The hometown fire company is going to replace a 1973 Seagrave tiller truck.

I'll be headed to Flori-duh in a few days. Fun in the sun for a few weeks.

I'm sick of winter. Here's a shot from somewhere in the Yukon a few summers ago.

I've only shot one roll of Fuji Velvia. Never had much use for slides until I bought a film scanner. I might actually run a few rolls through the old Minolta this summer.

Mayhill, New Mexico.

I've been scanning in old negatives lately. This one is from a trip through Vermont a few years ago.

An old Constellation.

Former Spook talks about two Giant QB's.

Still my favorite Super Bowl commercial of all-time.

This one, from years and years ago, is one of my favorites.

I'd love to say I knew the Giants would win, but I just didn't think they'd keep it close enough to make it interesting. That Favre-esque toss on the winning drive... CLASSIC.

Sure, it's Super Bowl Sunday. Words like hero and courage and sacrifice will be thrown around.

3 February 1943:

When giving their life jackets, Rabbi Goode did not call out for a Jew; Father Washington did not call out for a Catholic; nor did the Reverends Fox and Poling call out for a Protestant. They simply gave their life jackets to the next man in line. (source)

Keep it all in perspective.