Papers done, photo-art, and luggage obssesions…


So I am still dealing with the last little hacks of this cold, which has now decided to camp out in my sinuses and lungs. That means a trip to the doc again for some anti-biotics. I have to kill this thing before I travel overseas.

Two of my four final papers are finished! That means with two weeks left in the semester, I have to write two more pieces and I will be finished. I was getting stuck in the world of ‘trying to impress others’ instead of pleasing myself. Now I am back on track and enjoying my work once again.

These are two pictures of some local archeology…Actually they are part of a series called ‘Archeology 1’ that I am shooting as a way to exercise my eye to observe the special in normal circumstances. One is called ‘Archeology 1–Holy Wheel’ and the other is ‘Archeology 1–Shades of Red’. They are pretty self-explanatory.

I have an obsession. It’s about luggage. Not suitcases (God forbid!) or even those weird little rolling suitcases thingies, unless of course you own one in which case, they’re OK. What I am talking about is the Search for the Perfect Shoulder Bag. This is the item that carries my life minus clothing. By this I mean passport, money, cameras, notebooks, pens, tickets, etc…I have quite a few, most of which have worn out or otherwise served their purpose. I have a new one on the way which may suit my needs. It’s slightly larger than my current messenger bag, which I am using for school. It is non-descript, sturdy canvas with a wide strap, and several side pockets. It may be, however, that I hate it and send it back immediately.

I’ll keep you informed.

Johnnyboy

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Johnnyboy is a queer recovering alcoholic. For the moment he is also the primary caregiver for his mother, who suffers from age-related cognitive impairment. She is happy as a lark and is surrounded by a crew of sober women which gives him the freedom he needs to get out of town. When he is not at home in Somewheresville, he is searching out the proper path to travel for happiness and joy. He is a photographer who believes in the digital age, but feels that film is still where its at. He has a darkroom and works in it. He is single and is in remarkably great physical condition for all the damage he has submitted his body to. His cardiologist is very happy. Johnnyboy is over the age of 35.