The Twilight Report

I Cannot Be Hurt by Anything this Wicked World Has Done

2004-12-31T13:13:00

What was 2004? It was a year of stolen and disputed elections in Georgia and the Ukraine, the rise and fall of Howard Dean and John Kerry, the first private space flight and the end of the "X-Prize," disaster in Darfur, prisoner abuse in Iraq, expansion of the European Union, the death of Ronald Regan and a month of flags at half mast, the return of Greek Olympics and a very smug presidential victory. In less political but tragic terms, the worst natural disaster in my memory has occurred in Asia as Tsunami death tolls top 135,000 according to CNN.com.

For me, the year started out as a bleak one in the coldest New York winter I have ever experienced. My mother came to visit me for her birthday. We stayed in Manhattan and it was bitterly cold.

Lowel and Johanna

I took a lighting class at Dutchess which was a blast. Some of my friends from Black and White II were taking the class and I met some other cool people. It was so much fun working with those people, including the teacher, Lowel Handler.

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In Short, 2004 was A Great Year and I have high hopes that 2005 will be even better.

New Paltz = Birthday Fun

2004-07-07T21:46:00

I was in Houston over the long weekend, visiting an important friend. Think I mentioned this whilst I was out there. I don't know why I get accused of always seeming to be go somewhere (I think Ian (of photo lighting class fame) usually make this charge). I only went as far as exotic New Paltz for a birthday party this weekend, and I don't have any genuine plans for the weekend coming up. At least, as the sierra interpter used to tell me: Not Yet. I miss going to class every friday and hanging out, and incidentally doing some photography. It was such a pleasant experience with such fun people that it was hard not to enjoy the week. I think I'm beginning to forget what actual photographers are like.

In Houston

2004-05-30T14:48:00

I've been in Houston for the past few days, visiting my best friend Melly. They really like big friggin' trucks here. I'd be afraid to drive the freeway in my lil'ol civic hybrid. I think we are going to hit a museum today. I'm going to bring my camera, but I don't expect to be able to use it inside. Anyway, this random series of thoughts was brought to you by the letter R.