Jazzed up version of a Rush song

I'm not sure who did the song, I heard it on the Portland Radio Authority, it was a Jazzed version of a Rush song - an upright Bass, drums and piano - brilliantly done. Perhaps, I will find out one day who did it.

free money in the mail

I have been critized in the past for opening all my mail that is sent to me. Even the mail that is "junk mail" or advertising. Many of the non-for-profit organizations send you items for donations. Yes, but don't throw it away! There is money in there! The are stamped envelopes in there! Stamps are good. No matter how you utilize them. Keep the stamped envelope. Don't feel guilty about not sending them a check. They send way too many of these than is good for themselves. Instead, turn this around. Use that stamped envelope for another purpose such as mailing in your rent check, a deposit, a note to your parents. What ever you choose to do is better than throwing the money (the stamp) away. Yes, you have to put a sticker over the address so you can apply your own. But than is nothing compared to the value of the stamp itself. If you don't use them, donate them to an organization that does! There are many!!

finding work

The date of the photo is 20090121. The date of the event was actually, 20090105. I have a dessk! With a real phone, a computer, a chair and some nice people to chat with! Please call this a delayed entry, finding work.

Close to the Bourse is where I spend a lot of time now days.

There's a market (marche') at the Bourse that happens each TUE and FRI. They offer a wide variety of things from food to music to clothing. It's actually quite interesting. A word of caution! Be sure you know what you are doing! They will take your money and not be honest about it if you are not paying attention. Mr. fruits and nuts, I'm watching you.

My wife's birthday and Inauguration Day

What could be a bigger event!?!? :)

1. I started the day off by making sure that tea was made available for my lovely wife
   
2. a quick check at work
   
3. get ready
   
4. off we go to Musee d'Orsay to see the Picasso and pastels exhibits
5. Fantastic lunch (and desert!) at Angelina
   
6. home to watch the inauguration online

It's been a good day.

What could be better than strolling along the park with a dear friend? (the above shot)

Bonne Annee 2009!

Happy New Year 2009!

I'm not sure what this blog will lead to except an exploration into another technology in my technology filled world.

To start things off, I'm going to try and share a picture a week, basically, something that was significant that happened to my life. After all, I'm an American in Paris. Enjoying life!

My wife and I celebrated New Year's Eve 2008 by taking a walk to the Eiffel Tower. We made it to the bridge underneath the tower and found it was too crowded to be comfortable. We went back along the river side. Throughout the evening, I was taking different shots and attempting different settings with my digital camera. I wasn't sure what would work and what wouldn't. To my surprise, I think this picture will be hard to beat this year. Enjoy!

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Adding on, this picture won Kodak's photo on the month award for February 2009 and is up for Kodak's photo of the year!