Kings have been mocked for many things throughout history, but rarely does it involve their taste in beer. Wicked Weed derives its name from a Henry VIII quote, “Hops are a wicked and pernicious weed.” destined to ruin beer. Inspired by such a lofty challenge as to overthrow the rants of an iconic king, the…
Photo Documentary: Contra Dancing (click on any photo to enlarge) A couple Thursdays ago I found myself at Warren Wilson College outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Most wedding receptions involve a DJ and an open bar, but unimpressed by conventional standards my best friend, Andy Beth, longed to Contra Dance just as she had before…
Photo Documentary: Texas Series: Poetry This was my first poetic stop outside of the Philadelphia scene. Philadelphia is an extreme example of a melting pot of verse and experience. So, I was eager to try on this small town open mic night to see what it would offer to an out of towner. My apprehensions…
Photo Documentary: Texas Series; Half Marathon I love cheering runners on in races! I am always moved to ridiculous depths as I see them achieving the finish line. They’ve worked so hard to make it. I was elated when my brother welcomed me to his half marathon. While I was waiting for my brother to…
My coffee on the ledge series is one of my longest running series. I receive a huge response whenever I post these images. As I’ve said before, I think the ritual of the morning cup of coffee (or tea, or whatever your poison) is universal. It’s appealing in the mutual ambitions of each participant to…