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Snowing

March 28, 2006

The other night, it snowed. Shocker up here. Although it looks like the spring is with us now. Anyway, I decided to test out a setting with my camera to take night photos without using a flash. I didn’t have a monopod or tripod at the time, so I was doing this by hand — which will explain the slight blur. However, I think the blur gives the photo an interesting touch.

Basically I was taking photos of the snow coming down next to a street light. I think it has a pretty cool look.

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Another blog

March 26, 2006

Considering I have my normal name (softball29) and also have the admin name, I was thinking I might start a second blog.

Imagine that.

However, it would be a different type of blog. A photo blog. But, before I did that, I wanted to get some imput from those of you who actually read the blogs!

As many of you know, I’ve recently gotten into photography again.

Some background — I used to be big into photography. I got by pretty well, did several weddings and all sorts of things in regard to it. I had my own darkroom and everything of the sort. Good times.

When I went back to school I got out of it. Sure, I’d take photos here and there, but nothing major. I even did some photography for my current paper, but always had to have the film developed etc.

So I’ve gotten into digital. I first got a point-and-shoot digital several years ago. In January, I got a Canon Digital Rebel XT and have been getting back into photography a ton. To the point where I carry it with me and try and find good photos.

I’ve looked at a lot of other photags work lately and have been wanting to learn more. So, I am. I always thought photo blogs would be cool — but didn’t want to have to worry about scanning photos etc in.

I also don’t know if I could honestly keep with a second blog and do both.

So I need some opinions. Should I keep the two apart (regular, photo) — or should I merge them into one? Maybe have 3-5 days with photos and what I did to get them etc and then a couple days with my normal rants and raves?

Any opinions would be appreciated!

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Student loans

March 24, 2006

It’s been a while since I posted a blog, so I figured now was a good time with something on my mind.

I know most of us out there have student loans. They are wonderful things to have, so I hope everyone enjoys them as much as I do. I love knowing I’ll be paying the government back until I am 95 years old.

Education shouldn’t cost this much. And I hope none of you have the amount of loans I have. Dammit.

That said, I have a couple different loans. The ones through Sallie Mae — which are all consolidated and such, and a couple of private ones. So instead of one payment per month, I have a couple. Which blows. Anyhoo… the worst is, I have them on a gradual raise type deal. That way, while I’m making pennies, I don’t have to pay tons of cash.

One of the loans is about to jump from 67 per month to 169 per month. I planned on it though and have been expecting it. For April.

Instead, my new payment book comes and it says it starts in March. Even though I also have a coupon for March for my 67. No way am I giving them more than I have to. So I plan on calling them and forget. Over-and-over. What happens? I’m five days late paying, so I’m getting called left-and-right. Good times.

So I chat with the bank that oversees the loan. And I get into an argument over this and the dude just wants money. He sends me to customer service of the company that services my payment. The girl was nice and all, but was trying to tell me that my interest rate went up etc etc.

After finally haggling, I got it so I didn’t have to start early, but damn, what a bunch of shit. So friggin’ annoying to deal with these stupid people.

It’s scary to know I’ll be paying these things — at least some of them — for the next 20 years or so. I need a better paycheck, that’s for sure.

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Movie though, random thoughts

March 13, 2006

I recently watched a great documentary called “Devil’s Playground.”

If you get a chance to see it, I would highly encourage it. It’s about the Amish and rumspringa — that time in their lives when they get to go be English. Good times! It’s a pretty good look into the culture of the Amish and what they do and how they live.

There’s some good stories and shocking ones too.

The problem with documentaries, however, is you never seem to know what the hell happens to these people. Sure, you can search for hours online and find scraps here and there, but for the most part, you never know. And with these things — they drag you in and get you connected to these people, then that’s it. Which kind of stinks! I’d like to know what happened to them since the filming, being it was filmed a couple years ago.

I have several other documentaries on my Netflix list. These things are great to watch.

If you get a chance to see “Devil’s Playground,” I would highly suggest seeing it. Very well done.

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This weekend is the NJCAA Division III Tournament in Delhi. Usually some great basketball, but some of the teams that are going to be there are shaky. The records are less than stellar and it makes me wonder what we’ll be seeing. Too many upsets happened along the way and that kind of stinks. This year’s national champion could be a team that isn’t one of the best. That’s why they play, I imagine.

However, that usually also signifies some crappy weather is going to hit the area. It never fails. Sure enough, I see some snow is in the forecast, although it looks a little better than originally shown. So maybe it won’t be too bad.

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These hours of work are killing me. I need a vacation! I hate waking up late and going to bed early (in the morning). It’s tough on the old body to get into a regular routine. Argh.

At least spring sports are starting soon. So that makes thins a little less stressful at work, at least in my eyes.

And soon enough, baseball!

OK, enough for now. Time to get ready for work!

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Ah, the weather she’s a changing

March 8, 2006

I’m hoping the snow we got last week was the last effort of winter showing its ugly head.

However, the weather seems to be changing for the better.

Now, given, it hasn’t been a heat wave up this way, but something is changing. It’s sunny most days now and the weather is slowly creeping up. Also, it’s staying light longer now and the doldrums of the winter are starting to fly out the window.

This is a good thing.

The weather around here is claiming it could be in the 50s and 60s this weekend. A week after dumping nine inches of snow on us!

I used to love the winter and the cold weather. I don’t so much anymore. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older. Or, maybe I just don’t like the long winters anymore. Because I do like it some. I just start to get annoyed a little earlier.

The visions of playing softball, covering baseball and softball and being able to wear shorts starts to dance in my head.

I do still look outside and see snow on the ground. But that sun really lifts your spirits. It’s amazing how well you react to a sunny day over all those cloudy days in the winter.

However, if I know the Northeast, it’ll try and hammer us one last time. Probably in late March or early April. Ugh. Maybe even May.

But, I’m keeping the hope alive. Hook me up with the warmer weather. I’m ready for it.

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Harper is counting down to Santa Paws! You know, Harper is counting down to Santa Paws! 

You know, of course, Santa Paws travels with Santa Clause, making sure to find treats and toys for all the good little doggies! (We know they are all deserving, right?) So, Harper put out some milk for the big guy, carrots for Rudolph and the reindeer, and special cookies for Santa Paws! She is ready! 

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One of the best parts about having Harper as my be One of the best parts about having Harper as my best friend… ❤️
Couldn't resist stopping on the way to work to sna Couldn't resist stopping on the way to work to snap this shot. The colors in the sky were fantastic and the scene was nice looking (though, to be fair, I drove by what I think would have been a better scene -- the valley and hills full of snow etc.)

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Just a break on our morning walk … #goldenretri Just a break on our morning walk …

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Tired. Tired.
Harper is ready for tonight! Let’s go Phillies! Harper is ready for tonight! Let’s go Phillies! 

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I look at her and sometimes still can’t believe I look at her and sometimes still can’t believe I have her. It’s been a year and four months and she makes me smile and laugh more each day. It’s amazing how much a dog changes your look on life, and how much joy they can bring. 

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I’ve recently realized how many photos I have to I’ve recently realized how many photos I have to post here, as well as on Harper’s (@harper_dublin) account). So, as I start to transfer photos, I’ll try and catch up. So photos coming could be from all seasons and who knows when. 🤣

This one is recent from the courthouse square in Delhi. We had some pretty good fall colors this year. 

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From a few weeks ago. I was trying to get Harper t From a few weeks ago. I was trying to get Harper to put her paws on the bridge and looked out, but she was more content jumping on me and looking up. I do love the way she seems to be looking at me.
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Couldn’t resist a quick stop this morning with t Couldn’t resist a quick stop this morning with the fog and frost settled in. 

Hamden Covered Bridge 

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Harper’s friend Lucy is around this weekend! #g Harper’s friend Lucy is around this weekend!

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So… @harper_dublin wants to know why she can’t So… @harper_dublin wants to know why she can’t have @mallons_homemade_sticky_buns.
This is why we can’t have nice things. Saw this This is why we can’t have nice things. Saw this on me morning walk Friday with Harper. Likely some college kids, but also as chance at local hooligans. I had Harper so not a lot I could do, but I managed to get the cart off the chair. (See second photo) This was in a local park.
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