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What an interesting story of how I met Doug, and his son Alex!
I was coming out of work, and as I stepped out the door I saw a gentleman walking along the building with a young boy with him. The rather pleasant gentleman asked if there were any nature walking trails nearby. I started to describe the trails around town then decided that we were really too close to city centre to access any reasonable walking trails; so I offered Doug and his son Alex a ride to a good trail. As we were driving he told me that he and his son are performers on the cruise ship that had docked for the day. He and his son have a 'violin show' they do for the cruise ship passengers. Both he and his son (and other family members) are very accomplished musicians!
I suggested to Doug that I could give him and Alex a real tour and take them for a ride over the mountain to the Skeena River before they had to re-board the ship.
So we went for an hour and a half long trip with several stops along the river and a nearby lake where Alex could toss a fish hook in for a while. We enjoyed a lot of conversation about American politics and the performing arts industry. Doug is from the East coast of Florida, but is living with his Australian wife in Los Angeles to take advantage of the show business industry.
It was really quite a delightful meeting of two strangers, and I relish in our time together. Doug was kind enough to give me a signed copy of his latest CD: Different Hats [I well imagine is suggests his ability to play many, many genres on the violin].
Check out Doug's web site and listen to some music; perhaps purchase a CD!
For more photos of Doug, Alex, me, and my son Jose, follow this link: www.flickr.com/gp/la-garza-azul/V3h9V8
See more 'strangers' in my 100 Strangers Album
Doug (and his son Alex) is number 31 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see photos taken by others at the 100 Strangers Flick Group page
Went out from work with Doug's built G35 and did a long over due shoot. Was hard to find a spot close to work at the last second, but i think this alleyway did the job.
Scientist Doug Mair, who was part of our camp on the Greenland ice cap. Every evening Doug would stand outside the tent smoking his pipe and watching the sun - and as you can tell by his clothing it was seriously cold!
Doug Ohlson (American, 1936-2010)
XIX
72 in x 248 in
Acrylic on canvas
1979
www.wyethalexander.com/Doug-Ohlson
Artist Biography
Doug Ohlson moved from the Midwest to New York City in 1961. Survey exhibitions of Ohlson’s work have been mounted at Bennington College, Hunter College, and Nell Gifford Stern Gallery. He has participated in countless museum exhibitions, including at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, American Academy of Arts & Letters, The Brooklyn Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Arts, Karl Ernst Osthaus Museum, Kunsthaus Zurich, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt, Museum of Modern Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Tate Gallery, and Whitney Museum of American Art. Ohlson has received awards from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, and the City University of New York.
Biography courtesy of Minus Space.
IT MADE IT INTO THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE on CHRISTMAS DAY
- Elflike Adda Dada, who goes around town doing good deeds - he's the gent who paid for a veteran's Veterans Day meal - brought four toy fire engines for the Toys for Tots drive at a local firehouse. When a firefighter said he'd always wanted a toy engine, Dada assured him, "There's still time to write to Santa, because as everyone knows, all firefighters are on Santa's 'good list,' " and vowed to bring another just for the firefighter.
Read more: www.sfgate.com/entertainment/garchik/article/ Christmas-in...
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Santa ADDA DADA was doing his annual running to the fire houses in his neighborhood on Wednesday. It is time to donate toys for their Toys For Tots drive. Fireman Doug at the Fire Station on 26th Avenue was so excited when he saw the four toy fire engines.
"Wow. I have always wanted one of these!"
"Firefighter Doug, there's still time to write to Santa, because as everyone knows, all firefighters are on Santa's "good list"!", Adda responded.
Today, Friday, SANTA ADDA DADA went back to the Fire Station on 26th Avenue & Geary, & delivered yet another bundle of toys with, yes, several more toy fire-engines. The firefighters collecting the toys have the BIGGEST smile when they see there's a toy fire engine in the stash! I don't know who has the biggest smiles, the kids on Christmas or the firefighters collecting the toys!
I had my photo taken with the firefighter who greeted me at the fire station door, and then asked if Firefighter Doug was in the house. He was and I was lead to the attending firefighters around their tree & TV.
Firefighter Doug was all smiles and said, "I remember YOU!"
"I have a special delivery from SANTA who wants to thank you and all the San Francisco Fire Department for their efforts with the Toys for Tots drive & your civic dedication. SANTA even wrote you a letter of 'thanks'.", I proclaimed.
Ok Now, all the firefighters were starring with jaws dropped in surprise. (What & the world is going on, seemed to be the look on all their faces.) Not, Firefighter Doug who was all in good spirits.
"Now you may choose to do with this as you wish. Keep it. Display it. Donate it. But SANTA wanted me to deliver it to you!"
"Thanks!", Firefighter Doug beamed. "Oh yes! PHOTO OP!", Santa Adda said. Laughing, he held up the wrapped gift knowing that Santa has filled his childhood Christmas wish.
As I left the firehouse, with the firefighters still wondering, what just happened. Santa Adda shouted with glee,( not the TV show, but with the emotion), "Don't forget, SANTA hand wrote you a letter in the envelope!"
and here is SANTA's letter to FIREFIGHTER DOUG:
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Dear FIREFIGHTER DOUG
As a young child you believed in SANTA. That lit the hearts of all of us here in the North Pole. Did you know that the elves have small wreaths shaped as hearts for hearts? Yes. It's a big secret, but SANTA wanted to share that with you because you are a first responder & there may be a time when you come to the aid of an elf in need.
You see elves are very special little SANTA's helpers. Those heart-shaped wreath hearts are lit with many Christmas lights. They stay lit with everyone's belief in yours truly, me, Santa.
Those lights go dim when people loose their belief in SANTA. Sometimes, those lights go dim and the elves then become sad and some even become naughty.
C.S.I: NORTH POLE reported to me, that was the case many years ago when one NAUGHTY ELF seemed to leave out the fact that young FIREFIGHTER DOUG would like a toy fire-truck for Christmas. Your wish was to grow up and be a first responder.
It gives SANTA great pleasure to see that you didnot let the NAUGHTY ELF's trick spoil your desires to continue onward.
SANTA is very proud that you continued onward and became one of the world's heroes...a first responder. You see, FIREFIGHTER DOUG, the true heroes in the world are those who serve the public in their times of great need. The firefighters, police, military, and government workers are the heroes who want to give back to the community daily. They are always on SANTA's GOOD LIST.
The TOYS FOR TOTS program by the SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT , as well as the other charity organizations , are helping SANTA. They are always in SANTA's heart, as well as, the ELVES wreath-shaped hearts.
The efforts of your toy drive to provide toys to the needy children are deeply appreciated by SANTA & the ELVES. It is because of your efforts and all those first responders & people who donate toys to the TOYS FOR TOTS program, that SANTA and the ELVES wreath-shaped hearts stay lit all year long.
Doug was a soft-spoken man, on Madison Street, east of the train station. He's been homeless for about three years. At the moment, he sleeps in abandoned buildings. His dream is to have a place to live, so he won't be homeless anymore. He likes Chicago sports, but prefers the Sox to the Cubs...
Doug is a little bummed out. It has been very cold this week so he hasn't had as much playtime outside as he would like.
Doug's personal site is big, bold and fun, like any personal site should be. The huge header really stands out and gives the design a life of its own. I really enjoy the giant search box, the great type, and the footer section as well. The only thing that bothers me about this design is the drop down navigation tab, which seems much too hidden to me.
Doug is a resident at King's Rest Court motel located on old Route 66 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. I was taking some photos of the motel and Doug struck-up a conversation with me. Doug wanted his picture taken. I gave him a print the next day.
Doug --cook of the day. Sometimes in bear country one person had to stay back to look after the camp. Doug was a good cook. hamburger helper was his and our favorite
Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the 2022 Southern Arizona State of the State Address at the El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
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Doug Gould's Ford water tanker roadtrain downchanges through the gears as it prepares to turn onto the Mt Pleasant Mine Site haul road North of Kalgoorlie.
Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at a "Celebration Dinner Honoring Arizona Governor Douglas A. Ducey" hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the 2022 Converge Tech Summit at The Waste Management Phoenix Open at the Skybar at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the 2019 Annual Awards Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Future of Education in Arizona" hosted by ASU Political History and Leadership at Lattie F. Coor Hall at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
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Doug 'Raging Cajun' Kershaw headlining the Anglo American Rock'n'Roll Heritage Show promoted by Tales From The Woods at the 100 Club, London, England, UK. 16 June 2019.
Doug Kershaw, fiddle; Graham Fenton, vocals; John Spencley, guitar and Rob Davis, bass.
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Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the Converge Tech Summit at The Waste Management Phoenix Open at the Skybar at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the 2022 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the 2018 Business H2O: Water Innovation Summit at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
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