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Comments are now off until I can rework the blog section of the site and do some upgrades and updates.

The Earth's Shadow

The clouds parted long enough to view the total lunar eclipse. I captured this shortly after the full eclipse.
NASA's Eclipse page provides all the details.

2008

The year has come and gone;
passed you by again.
A new year now to use.

Happy Summer Solstice

Use that extra two seconds of daylight wisely.

Vote Early, Vote Often

No really, do it now. A website I worked on recently — NWsource People's Picks 2007 — is an annual contest that lets you vote on your favorite places to eat, shop, recreate and more. If you're a business owner, download a poster and have your patrons advertise for you. It's completely free!

Receding Snow Line

We had an unusual snow storm two days ago that dumped seven inches of new snow. In the Puget Sound, it doesn't usually last long.

All in a day...(watch the snow on the rocks)

On this Day - March First

March First—turning the corner to Spring, renewal, hope for more sun, a new day, half way to a birthday, on this day.

Vote

We received our mail-in ballots a few days ago. It was a reminder that not only is voting a right, but an obligation.

Educate yourself on the issues and candidates, and go vote. No matter who or what you vote for or against, please vote.

November 7th. Mark your calendars. Vote!

Links:

http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/

http://www.votewashington.org/

http://www.hotsoup.com/

In a Nutshell

A person new to Design asked me where I get all my information and where I can find some trusted resources. Without listing every resource I've ever utilized, here's a short list of some individuals and sites I've come to virtually know and rely on for timely design, photo and technology information. Not in any particular order:

http://www.zeldman.com
http://www.digital-web.com/
http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/
http://www.simplebits.com/
http://www.commarts.com/
http://www.howdesign.com/
http://www.meyerweb.com/
http://www.stopdesign.com/
http://www.alistapart.com/
http://www.anandtech.com/
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.asp
http://www.fredmiranda.com/
http://www.lifehacker.com/

Thanks goes to those sites for helping creatives stay current.

Happy New Year 2006

May it be happier, healthier and snowier.

New Photo Gallery Section

I've added a new section titled "Galleries". It will host an ongoing portfolio of photos taken on various themes and subjects. I have the high-res versions of all photos if there's an interest to use them in any of your projects. Photos have been taken with either a Canon EOS 20D dSLR, Canon P&S digital S330 or an ancient Minolta X-700 35mm slide/film camera.

ATD Photo Galleries

Just Peachy

The grocery store on wheels is back. Homegrocer.com (or yummy.com, the parent company) is back in service after a two year hiatus following the dot bomb. If you live in West Hollywood or Santa Monica, you're in luck. I've emailed them to see when Seattle will be added to their route. It may be fruitless, however, as I would be out of their delivery range even if they did make it back to the Eastside.

Update: They do have long-term plans to operate in the Puget Sound area.

Live! Now, yes, finally.

After many fits and starts, it's begun. Welcome to abovethedin.com. Yes, after that many years. No more excuses - let's get it started!