One of the effects of global warming is that spring fever arrives just a little earlier each year. I’ve been doing some housekeeping and redecorating here at Chez CvilleWords. Let me know what you think of the redesign (new theme courtesy of WordPress.com, new header courtesy of the fertile talents of Mr. Glass). Love it? [...]
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For the past week, a slim envelope has been taunting me from its comfortable seat on the living room ottoman. I know what’s in it; the problem is, it’s addressed to Mr. Glass, and other than those pesky financial forms and records (URGENT! Last Notice! You May Already Be A Winner!), I keep my mitts [...]
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A new gallery at Shutterglass: Bullring.
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The American Society of Magazine Editors has picked the Best Cover winners for 2007. Most of the finalists leave me cold (and that one with Stephen Colbert and the “baby” is just plain creepy). I would have picked either gruff and lovable Dick Cheney, or just plain lovable George Clooney, if I were pickin’. HT: [...]
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Digital Grin is running the eleventh contest in its series, “Last Photographer Standing,” with the theme, “Man or Machine.” Gary Glass (Mr. CvilleWords) made it into the semifinal round with his self-portrait. Scroll down to see his photo “The Measure of a Man.”
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Heck, yeah, I’m a visionary. And you can tell me anything. Tip o’ the hat to Against the Glass and Wags Outside.
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New gallery at Shutterglass: Arizona Desert.
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My favorite photography site, Shutterglass, (not that I’m biased) features a new gallery: Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site, 90 miles SW of Phoenix. What were those paleolithic petroglyphers up to, I wonder? Enjoy the photos, and leave your comments if so moved.
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Saw a full-page ad for the Festival of the Photograph in the new Aperture magazine. It’s coming right up — June 7-9.
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Shedworking has posted a photo of me working in my backyard tent. Tentworking — think about it. Related posts: Tentwriting
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Kids from Venable Elementary are lobbying the mayor to keep the whale tail art in place. Click on thumbnails for a larger picture.
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Spotted directly over my house last week:
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Just happened to catch this item in The Hook: Nearly three years after an arson destroyed the main building of the Skyline Parkway Motor Court, the structure has been demolished. It came down on Wednesday, April 18, according to owner Phil Dulaney. Wondering what it looked like before it was demolished?
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A little something from last week’s DIY writing retreat. This was posted along one of the roads to the house where we stayed. Warning, or inspiration? Memento mori? Writing prompt? Do with it what you will — it’s my gift to you.
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