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How Do They Do It?

If you look at this page, you’ll notice I’ve recently edited a photography book that’s being sold to raise money for pediatric cancer research. My Significant Other, Lisa, is a pediatric pathologist. She diagnoses kids with cancer all the time … Continue reading

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Winter in the Blue Ridge

We just spent a week in North Carolina doing a bit of easy hiking, but mostly relaxing and getting rested for the intense activity that we anticipate in the new year. It snowed on Wednesday and we went out for … Continue reading

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Merry Jingle Ho Ho Ho!

So… getting into the holiday spirit here (and trying to find something to do during a power outage), I’ve written this little holiday ditty, reflecting the spirit of the times. The ghost of Christmas Present, if you will. Enjoy! Santa … Continue reading

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Run for Your Life – The Fred Lebow Story

Driving into New York on a crisp fall morning, expecting nothing more than a pleasant day of walking and sightseeing in the city, I was suddenly astonished by the sight of an overpass packed with runners, shoulder-to-shoulder as far as … Continue reading

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Oh God, No. Not a New Version of Photoshop…

The subject line above was my reaction to the announcement of the imminent arrival of Photoshop CS4. But after a moment of cursing I thought it might be a selfish reaction. I’m 47 years old and have been using Photoshop … Continue reading

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One-Stop Shopping

The food isn’t the only thing that’s hot at the Oasis diner! Sighted in (where else?) West Virginia, on Route 19. This is a place where you can get your cheeseburger with mozzarella cheese and a side of souvlaki… and … Continue reading

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Moonrise Over the Blue Ridge

This is actually a photo of the moon setting, not rising, but somehow the word “moonset” doesn’t feel like a real word the way “moonrise” does. Perhaps we have Ansel Adams and his famous photo “Moonrise Over Hernandez” to thank … Continue reading

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