Archives for August 22, 2015

NPR Tiny Desk Music

NPR Tiny Desk Music Selection (opens in a new window) Not entirely sure whether I like this band's sound, but the leader/singer (and piano) sure has a unique way/style of singing & playing piano. Love the horn section and drummer too … [Read more...]

Lailah – Soccer Practice – 2

For what it's worth, I'm awfully proud of Lailah (at just 3 years & 4 months), for getting out on the field today for the second time, with a bunch (5-6?) of boys (she was the only girl again today), with mom, dad, gramma, and two granpas, all shouting at her: "Go Lailah", "Kick it", "YEA, Lailah", and "Run!" She is such an amazing young girl, and growing up so fast. Best. Soccer. Player. … [Read more...]

Movie Reviews

ok, since it's raining cats and dogs outside; tonight apparently is movie review night. I've been somewhat lax with sharing some of the "great" movies I've recently seen. For good reason, since there is only one I saw at the "movies" (last week) and two were recent iTunes rentals. Let's do the easiest and most current movie first. "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation". If you liked any of the … [Read more...]

Lailah – Soccer Practice – 1

Lailah has her second soccer practice this morning. Trying to decide whether to take the P&S camera (which I used at her first practice), or the DSLR (disadvantage:quite heavier, advantage:probably better pics). Then, shooting pics or should it be video this time? The complex decisions one has to make at 8 am on a Saturday morning. Missing my Sony Mirrorless ( Elyse Koerber ). Just kidding. … [Read more...]