Jan 29, 2008

Pringles and the Bus


Shot on the bus yesterday for a story on possible route changes. Nice piece of light and a can of Pringles.

Jan 26, 2008

A treatise on trees




Highway 99, California Central Valley.

YMCA in the rain

Jan 25, 2008

Bulls and Geldings





One of the first assignments I got to shoot up here in Redding was the Bull and Gelding sale down in Red Bluff. For those of ya'll that don't know the word Gelding (I didn't) it means castrated horse. It's a week-long event that originally started in the 40s after the Depression and was meant to create a market for farmers and ranchers to sell their livestock. It's now grown into one of the largest livestock events in the West. At the sale, bulls and geldings are examined, judged, and then finally sold. There were other events including a stock dog competition, vendors, etc. It was a lot of fun, and I've decided to buy a pair of not cowboy boots, but something like cowboy boots. That way I fit in a little more and have something to wear when I'm tromping through the sh%^ and mud at the next sale. Let me know what you think, if you're so inclined. The feedback is much appreciated because I need it. I hope everyone is well. Luv......

Part 2



Jan 23, 2008


I will post a real piece of journalism soon, but I couldn't resist. I was driving home from a bull sale (welcome to Redding) and saw this on the way. Mt. Shasta just sat there illuminated and I had to pull over. Holy, moly..........

Jan 21, 2008


And then there was Northern California........

I am finally here, sitting in the living room of my new apartment in Redding, CA having completed my first day at work. I still have Florida in my bones and can't seem to warm up, but also feel right at home and can't wait to explore all that is this place.

Some very important people in my life helped me move up to Redding over the weekend and then we all spent the weekend before my first day exploring the mountains north of the city. This waterfall flows into the headwaters of the Sacramento river and was one of the most spectacular places I've seen in a while.

Thank you Bessma, Eli and Abby for an incredible weekend..... You don't know how much it meant to me.

Jan 14, 2008


Asleep...............

Been hanging in New Mexico with la familia y la novia and relaxing......and getting ready to move back to Cali. The quick update is I start work out in Redding on Jan. 21, J.O.B. That's right, full-time.....

Bought a new car in NM, been eating green chile when my stomach permits and enjoying my home. There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home...........

Abrazos para todos and more to come soon.......