lettuce lake

Sophie and I took a day trip to the park. Buddhist say that surrounding yourself with nature is a necessity for mind clarity. I must say- I feel much more sane today! Although the pics are not anything like the real thing- they are better than nothing.

"It's only with the heart that one can see clearly. What's essential is invisible to the eye."

-antoine de saint-exupéry

the bricks

$4 martini! who could pass that up? 

g.e. free

We went to a function that brought awareness to genetically engineered foods. There was a priest making an inspirational and educational speech. He discussed solar panels, organic foods and the need for human beings to take care of each other and the environment. There was plenty of ge free food and many happy people! Although thanksgiving is not here yet, I feel that events such as this really epitomize the point of the special day.

Im also glad that Tampa is starting to get involved in the ge labeling movement. I do believe that, as consumers, we have the right to know what type of food we are consuming. I hope to get more involved with the Tampa movement and I invite everyone to join me!

ready! set! action!

solace

The following quote came from Army Sgt. Randy Swallows who was in the army and found his peace through photography. Photography can change lives.

"Being in combat hunting for people is no different than photography. With shooting you've got trigger squeeze, breathing, sight picture, the mechanics, what grain bullet am I using? All these technicalities of shooting. Well, that's just to be able to accurately fire your weapon. Then you're out on patrol."

"What's the difference between that and photography? Aperture, ISO, f-stops, which one to shoot? There's a foul ball cranking out to left field. Boom! Get six shots of the person before he ever catches the ball.  Some people find (healing) in hypnotherapy and some people find it in volunteering, I found it in photography."

http://www.tampabay.com/news/military/the-wounded-among-us/1260189