hmmm

not that I have a say. I think I like the first one better. I heard from Deb that at the big library conference in New Orleans the book jacket was blown up HUGE on a banner. pretty cool.

Go Brett!!!!

some of our most favorite Portland people:


http://thephoenix.com/article_ektid16270.aspx

mark your calendars

the air date for the Mayflower movie is Sunday, November 19 at 8:00pm. There will be screenings in Boston, Plimouth and NewYork. I know it's really early but I did want to share with you the promo ad. I am really excited!

never mind

we altered our plans...where going anyway. whew.....

Rain Sucks

so... our weekend plans have been ruined by a forecast of rain. Would be hell for the boys to be stuck in Karin's apartment. grrrr.....

the other day there was an amazing thunderstorm here. (Not just because they cancelled the dreaded closing ceremonies!) The clouds were literally rolling in. absolutely gorgeous. that evening the lightning was so fierce it lit up the sky.
this photo was taken @ 10pm.

Poor Max

His teeth are SO sore. I think the pink and orange color combo are nice though

and a good time was had by all....

Karin graduated












G celebrated

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

Talking head

Had to take a "head shot" of Aaron. He was exhausted after a long day @ the beach and a ball game.

A good friend of ours called to say that they were looking for a boy to play Max in a movie being made based on "Where the wild Things Are". She thought of Aaron. At first he was not interested but then decided that he wanted to try it out. It so happened that auditions were the same day we would be in Boston. This is why Aaron and I found ourselves sitting with a group of child actors and their incredibly annoying parents. Aaron had a great time. Really enjoyed himself. So all in all it was a good experience.

I found it interested that while he and I played the shape game there were some very odd things happening around us. One father brought his head shot and was harrassing his son about getting into character. Mothers were listening at the doors. Kids were stressed out and one boy was having a full on conversation with an imaginary person... poor kid ended up have a fight with his I.F. The two parents next to me were talking about how their sons were on play dough boxes. They kept on using the term "us" rather than he. Not that I have never done that... we do a lot together and out lives are very intertwined but this was something much deeper.

this experience really made me realize how wonderful my boys really are.

oh... headshots. The parents were also talking about these. I saw some and they were HORRIBLE. tacky "kid" poses and much too contrasty. damn....

We then went to a great party for Harvards masters students. Was a blast...I think the boys enjoyed the music (a live big band) much more than they though they would!

The other day I decided that I would put on my investigative reporter hat and find out what really happens in our home when all humans are away.

Here's my story: First I quietly sat in a corner for a while, wanted the current inhabitants to forget that I was there and act normal. At least stop requesting that I feed or pet them.


After a while they seemed to settle into their positions. Henry dutifully watching one entrance. Mica, the other.

After a while boredom set in. Mica seemingly decided that she needed to spice things up with Henry.

taking the bait Henry and Mica tousled for a while.

Then checked in to make that all was "cool"

Guess it was... decided to make my exit here.

Pretty

My favorite spring flower

light-weight

Went for a follow up visit with my doc today. Heard I am pretty funny on drugs.... so happy that I can make the doctors laugh. It was suggested that I stay away from any drug over 5mg... for any reason.

Besides the realization that I do not have a future as a hard core druggie everything went fine and I am well on my way to walking again.

This is how Aidan and G looked to me after surgery.

Gabriel's Birthday Party

This 5 year old boy will soon turn 6. We are planning his party for June 11. More details to come. He wants a baseball party and Max's band to play. From the boy who has had a danger party and a punk party.. no surprise.





We did make him list some gift ideas. Never an easy task. Here it goes:

-a kitten
-a puppy
-tickets to a Cubs game
-a sleeping bag
-a toy sword with sheath
-baseball cards
-Healeys (sp?? sneakers with rollar skates)
-tracing paper
-boogie board
-magic set
-new Chicago Cubs pj's (size 6)
-backyard soccer computer game
-converse sneakers with fire (size 11)


Dad, you asked.

Today was filled with baseball, a wonderful hike and a trip to our friends new home. We are all looking forward to a restful Sunday. Aidan wants to put together a baseball game with his friends. fun.... I can never get enough baseball.

I go in for surgery Wednesday @ 6. Of course more photo jobs came my way this week than have in months. Wish I could postpone surgery but will be adult about this. Just hope that I will on my feet soon. Got a nice note from VegNews saying that Portland will be included in the best Veg places to live. In part from my little piece. They want some more photos. don't think I will be able to take much from my bedroom. damn. I did decide to send the Veg Ireland article but do not think it's vegan friendly enough for them. we'll see.

The boys are great!! Karin graduates and leaves for China soon!! Dad made it safely home from Italy!!

This photo always makes me smile

Maybe...

A busy yet quaint town in Holland



















The Manoa Valley in Hawaii














casually exploring the classical art and architecture in Rome










a cafe in Argentina

a change of view

The last time I was out of New England was when I was in Ireland. So these are all I currently have to offer. I am feeling the need for a completely different landscape. Not sure what... not desert, not tropical, not city.

Maybe since I have chosen all rural landscapes to show here that is what I am wanting. maybe.

Walking the Walk

Writer Steve Almond quit his job at Boston College after hearing that Condoleezza Rice was invited to give the commencement speech at this years graduation.

Read his letter of resignation:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2006/05/12/condoleezza_rice_at_boston_college_i_quit?mode=PF


During his reading today he was asked about this by a person in the audience. Though 2 people did walk out (bye buye) he handled it in a most articulate and responsible manner.
GO STEVE!!

On a side note, a woman with a cooing baby left due to heavy hinting from Steve. Seems baby noises are almost as offensive as Condi.

G

We are a family with 2 members that go by the name of G, Gabriel and Giovanni. Interestly enough my Gabriel has a friend at school whose older brothers goes by G. who knew??

Many of you have not been able to see Giovanni in a while because his mean horrible parents moved him away from everyone to Colorado. At least WE only moved to Maine. (okay... there are really not mean and horrible but we sure do miss them)

Anyway... here he is...Doesn't he look like an angel!?

Happy Mothers Day

Though I have always referred to mothers day as a Hallmark holiday, I recently have learned to enjoy it. I think that the fact Chris and I share a birthday has contributed to my new appreciation of this faux holiday.

The boys let me sleep in until 10ish, then served me breakfast in bed and showered me with lovely hand made cards and gifts. Plus a photography book I have hinting around about. Then we were on our way out to run around and take photos!

We went to our favorite summer haunt, Kettle Cove, where the boys were going to let me take photos of them. But it was really just too cold for us so we went home and played charades and such.