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Some New Band Shots: Venice Sunlight

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
A few weeks ago, my good friend Jay asked me if I'd take some shots of his band, Venice Sunlight. They are a talented group of fun guys, and I had a good time taking these shots. Jay has a fantastic voice for pop punk. I was fortunate enough to ...... Read the rest of "Some New Band Shots: Venice Sunlight"
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Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Chasing After Bunnerflies

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
Sometimes Heather and I chase the rare, playful bunnerfly. It's a bunny mixed with a butterfly. It's also one of my gross pet names for Heather. Why? I'm not sure. Probably just to drive my friends crazy. But here we are, chasing them, in full color. Big thanks to the ever ...... Read the rest of "Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Chasing After Bunnerflies"
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Engagement Ring Alternatives For The Starving Artist

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
Being in love is great. Taking your relationship to the next level, even better. That idea has been on my mind a lot lately, what with several of my close friends getting married and all. However, now that I've just completed graduate school, I find that I'm relatively broke, and ...... Read the rest of "Engagement Ring Alternatives For The Starving Artist"
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I Can Has Classroom?

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
Just a few pretty photos from Montgomery County Community College, the school where I'm teachng Wednesday nights. I love it. The campus is enormous and quite beautiful, with several large modern buildings and a gorgeous theater. And to my students who are probably reading this... get back to your homework!... Read the rest of "I Can Has Classroom?"
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Good Times With Houston Calls: New Photos & New Music

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
Bowling For Houston Calls So my pals Houston Calls (Drive Thru Records) invited me over to their band house to take some quick press snaps. We had planned to do a Blood Brothers-esque photo of the band inside one of their favorite bars, but unfortunately the manager they had befriended ...... Read the rest of "Good Times With Houston Calls: New Photos & New Music"
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Mittens: Eats Himself Out of House & Home

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
The house on the left? That's Mittens' new sleeping quarters. The one on the right... well, that is what's left of the old one, after about five months of constant nibbling, gnawing, and chewing his way through it. The other day I heard him making his loud squeak noises, the ...... Read the rest of "Mittens: Eats Himself Out of House & Home"
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Professor Smith… Seriously?

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
  So recently, Montgomery County Community College out in Blue Bell, PA offered me a part time teaching gig in their English department. Needless to say, I'm incredibly excited. I've always wanted to be a college professor. A careful blend of Indiana Jones meets Mr. Turner from Boy Meets World. My first ...... Read the rest of "Professor Smith… Seriously?"
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Mittens Has A Basket, Houston Calls Has A New Album

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
Mittens discovered a new place to hide in the apartment. And by hide, I mean pose for the camera. Oh that Mitten. He is so cute. This past weekend I went out to East Rutherford to work with Drive Thru Records artist Houston Calls. I've been close friends with these guys for ...... Read the rest of "Mittens Has A Basket, Houston Calls Has A New Album"
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Startling True Tales of Eric Smith

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
I was once a theater major... with frosted highlights! Here I am in As You Like It, playing saxophone on stage at Ramapo College, circa 2002. Thanks for digging up this old photo of me, Jen.... Read the rest of "Startling True Tales of Eric Smith"
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Philadelphia: Not Everything Is Historic

November 22, 2008 - 11:28pm
Hah! While wandering around after a tasty dinner at Grace Tavern, my girlfriend and I spotted this awesome sign on a building in Fitler Square. Love it.... Read the rest of "Philadelphia: Not Everything Is Historic"
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How I Manage To Keep Such A Beautiful Woman

August 22, 2008 - 4:29pm
A lot of people ask how a scruffy guy like me manages to be involved with such a beautiful woman like Heather. Well, Anthony Clark sums it up quite nicely. There is, in fact, a boomerang inside Heather. I slipped one into a cake I made her on our second date. ...... Read the rest of "How I Manage To Keep Such A Beautiful Woman"
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Homemade Pizza: Served With A Tall Glass of Graduation

August 12, 2008 - 1:30pm
Mmmmm-mm! Looks good, doesn't it? Well let me tell you, creating a delicious home-made pizza is hardwork. It requires time, patience, and important ingredients liek red wine, salad, and a Macbook Pro. You will also need a friend who can cook, cause I sure can't. Thanks Saray. So graduate school is ...... Read the rest of "Homemade Pizza: Served With A Tall Glass of Graduation"
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