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At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
So, I was feeling optimistic earlier, that I'd be able to catch up a bit more on contacts (my start was weak at best), but it's that time of the session already. The last week. I need to present my 6 weeks of work next Wednesday, and I have a lot of work to accomplish in that time. All in all, though, I really can't complain. It's been a good week, and a pretty good day so far. I'm starting to regain a bit of enthusiasm again (possibly even mojo?), as I've had a few days of sps that I've liked and put at least a bit of time into. I'm starting slowly to get a handle on the "ghetto lighting" setup that I have. And of course it's Half Nekkid Thursday yet again!
Oh, and I still haven't gotten anything in the mail for my sister Phoebe, and her birthday is Saturday! (Sorry Phoebe!) I'm going to try some new paper that I got today, but I'm still a bit intimidated by her birthday request: a photo of mine, printed large, that is art. Of course it's that last word that I find somewhat paralyzing. Of course I try to put an artistic eye into nearly every shot, but taking that step to being able to say: "this is art" is an intimidating one. Alas...
Update: I spent some time printing this evening (one of the perks of being an architecture student is a sweet printer: Epson Stylus 7800), tried out some new paper, and printed off a photo for my sister (hope she likes it!). Innova FibraPrint White Gloss (300gsm) (F type gloss). Generally I'm pleased - unlike a lot of the glossy papers it actually feels like paper (like traditional fiber paper - pretty much anyways), but unlike a lot of the matte and fine art papers it seems to capture a full range of tones - up to a good black. It ain't cheap (13x19 is about $5/sheet and I wasted one with a stupid mistake) I thought about getting a roll (24 in x 15 m) but that is bloody expensive ($240). ... fun stuff...
Optimistic cafe owner - it was cold and blustery and no out door patrons - the washroom were not there, but somewhere inside the huge convention centre!
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL:
Schumer Optimistic on Democrats’ Chances in 2012
By Corey Boles
Never let it be said that Sen. Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.) isn’t an optimist.
On Wednesday, the senior Democrat said that if his party was able to knock off one or two Republican-controlled Senate seats in next November’s elections, it would be “almost impossible” for the Democrats to lose control of the Senate.
“When you look at it from 30,000 feet it looks bad,” Mr. Schumer said, at a round table with reporters hosted by the Third Way, a centrist economic think tank. “But when you look at it race by race, it looks darn good.”
Mr. Schumer’s reasoning goes against the views of political oddsmakers, who think Democrats will have a difficult time retaining control of the Senate. They currently have a 53-47 majority, but 23 seats currently held by Democrats are up next year as opposed to just 10 seats for the GOP, leaving Democrats defending more than double the number of seats as Republicans. Analysts also believe about 10 of the Democratic seats are competitive, while just two of the Republican seats are seen as being potentially vulnerable.
But Mr. Schumer sees it differently. He said it was possible Democrats can defeat GOP incumbent Sen. Scott Brown in Massachusetts, where former Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren is running against him. He also mentioned Arizona, Indiana and Nevada as possible Democratic targets depending on the candidates.
The New York Democrat is far from being a novice in political matters. He ran the campaign which steers funds to Senate candidates in the fat years for Democrats in 2006 and 2008 when they regained control of the chamber and then reached their height of power at 60 seats, a mark that effectively gave them complete control of the Senate.
Unsurprisingly, Republicans disagreed with Mr. Schumer’s assessment. Brian Walsh, communications director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said Mr. Schumer’s view was “out of touch with political reality.”
Photos of Beakerhead 2014 Event - An Optimistic Evening with Mark Stevenson. Mark Stevenson thanking Beakerhead.
Photo by: Jeff Cruz
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
"Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book" printed with classic mid-century “optimistic style” illustrations.This wonderful vintage handyman's book is is filled with "Shag"-style kitsch illustrations of 1950's families doing work around the house. The copy is loaded with everything you need to know for remodeling and/or maintaining a mid-century modern home. This appears to be a “man’s” companion volume to the ubiquitous, red gingham motif, ring-bound "Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook".
Details:
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman's Book. 1951, 1957. 8th printing.
Hardcover, Ring Binder Style Book. 8.25x10". 400 Pgs.
Chapter 1: How To Use Hand Tools
Chapter 2: Power Tools
Chapter 3: Building Materials - Wood, Lumber, Moldings
Chapter 4: Fastening Techniques
Chapter 5: Finishing Techniques - Wood Finishes, How To Remove Old Finish, How To Paint Inside And Outside,
Chapter 6: Plumbing And Wiring
Chapter 7: Walls And Floors - How To Remove Old Wallpaper, Repair Plaster, How To Tile A Wall, How To Panel With Plywood, How To Refinish Hardwood Floors, How To Lay Wood Flooring, Lay A Tile Floor, How To Color Concrete Floors
Chapter 8: Windows And Doors - How To Replace Broken Windows, How To Cut Glass
Chapter 9: Exterior Repairs And Yardwork - How To Replace Siding, How To Build With Concrete Blocks, Lay Bricks, Use Concrete, How To Build A Fence, Post And Rail Fence With Many Variations Including Panel Fence
Chapter 10: Storage And Furniture - Built-ins, Cabinets, Furniture Measurements, Desk Chair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Dining Table, Beds, Bookshelves
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous
Notes: This book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Pages are yellowed but clean and crisp with no marks, tears, dog ears or folds. Some slight water damage on pages 2-4 and 213-236 (this is the plumbing section so perhaps previous owner was fixing a project? :)
"Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book" printed with classic mid-century “optimistic style” illustrations.This wonderful vintage handyman's book is is filled with "Shag"-style kitsch illustrations of 1950's families doing work around the house. The copy is loaded with everything you need to know for remodeling and/or maintaining a mid-century modern home. This appears to be a “man’s” companion volume to the ubiquitous, red gingham motif, ring-bound "Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook".
Details:
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman's Book. 1951, 1957. 8th printing.
Hardcover, Ring Binder Style Book. 8.25x10". 400 Pgs.
Chapter 1: How To Use Hand Tools
Chapter 2: Power Tools
Chapter 3: Building Materials - Wood, Lumber, Moldings
Chapter 4: Fastening Techniques
Chapter 5: Finishing Techniques - Wood Finishes, How To Remove Old Finish, How To Paint Inside And Outside,
Chapter 6: Plumbing And Wiring
Chapter 7: Walls And Floors - How To Remove Old Wallpaper, Repair Plaster, How To Tile A Wall, How To Panel With Plywood, How To Refinish Hardwood Floors, How To Lay Wood Flooring, Lay A Tile Floor, How To Color Concrete Floors
Chapter 8: Windows And Doors - How To Replace Broken Windows, How To Cut Glass
Chapter 9: Exterior Repairs And Yardwork - How To Replace Siding, How To Build With Concrete Blocks, Lay Bricks, Use Concrete, How To Build A Fence, Post And Rail Fence With Many Variations Including Panel Fence
Chapter 10: Storage And Furniture - Built-ins, Cabinets, Furniture Measurements, Desk Chair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Dining Table, Beds, Bookshelves
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous
Notes: This book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Pages are yellowed but clean and crisp with no marks, tears, dog ears or folds. Some slight water damage on pages 2-4 and 213-236 (this is the plumbing section so perhaps previous owner was fixing a project? :)
Despite the bad weather on a wedding day, as soon as the ceremony ended, we were able to get some pretty awesome fog photos since the rain stopped. Just great timing.
Flies are buzzing around my head
Vultures circling the dead
Picking up every last crumb
The big fish eat the little ones
The big fish eat the little ones
Not my problem give me some
You can try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
This one's optimistic
This one went to market
This one just came out of the swamp
This one dropped a payload
Fodder for the animals
Living on an animal farm
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
I'd really like to help you man
I'd really like to help you man.....
Nervous messed up marionette
Floating around on a prison ship
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
Dinosaurs will reign the earth
Optimistic, Radiohead
#projectlife365 #optimistic I'm optimistic about my MIL making a full recovery & being able to go back to her home.
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
"Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book" printed with classic mid-century “optimistic style” illustrations.This wonderful vintage handyman's book is is filled with "Shag"-style kitsch illustrations of 1950's families doing work around the house. The copy is loaded with everything you need to know for remodeling and/or maintaining a mid-century modern home. This appears to be a “man’s” companion volume to the ubiquitous, red gingham motif, ring-bound "Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook".
Details:
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman's Book. 1951, 1957. 8th printing.
Hardcover, Ring Binder Style Book. 8.25x10". 400 Pgs.
Chapter 1: How To Use Hand Tools
Chapter 2: Power Tools
Chapter 3: Building Materials - Wood, Lumber, Moldings
Chapter 4: Fastening Techniques
Chapter 5: Finishing Techniques - Wood Finishes, How To Remove Old Finish, How To Paint Inside And Outside,
Chapter 6: Plumbing And Wiring
Chapter 7: Walls And Floors - How To Remove Old Wallpaper, Repair Plaster, How To Tile A Wall, How To Panel With Plywood, How To Refinish Hardwood Floors, How To Lay Wood Flooring, Lay A Tile Floor, How To Color Concrete Floors
Chapter 8: Windows And Doors - How To Replace Broken Windows, How To Cut Glass
Chapter 9: Exterior Repairs And Yardwork - How To Replace Siding, How To Build With Concrete Blocks, Lay Bricks, Use Concrete, How To Build A Fence, Post And Rail Fence With Many Variations Including Panel Fence
Chapter 10: Storage And Furniture - Built-ins, Cabinets, Furniture Measurements, Desk Chair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Dining Table, Beds, Bookshelves
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous
Notes: This book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Pages are yellowed but clean and crisp with no marks, tears, dog ears or folds. Some slight water damage on pages 2-4 and 213-236 (this is the plumbing section so perhaps previous owner was fixing a project? :)
"Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book" printed with classic mid-century “optimistic style” illustrations.This wonderful vintage handyman's book is is filled with "Shag"-style kitsch illustrations of 1950's families doing work around the house. The copy is loaded with everything you need to know for remodeling and/or maintaining a mid-century modern home. This appears to be a “man’s” companion volume to the ubiquitous, red gingham motif, ring-bound "Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook".
Details:
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman's Book. 1951, 1957. 8th printing.
Hardcover, Ring Binder Style Book. 8.25x10". 400 Pgs.
Chapter 1: How To Use Hand Tools
Chapter 2: Power Tools
Chapter 3: Building Materials - Wood, Lumber, Moldings
Chapter 4: Fastening Techniques
Chapter 5: Finishing Techniques - Wood Finishes, How To Remove Old Finish, How To Paint Inside And Outside,
Chapter 6: Plumbing And Wiring
Chapter 7: Walls And Floors - How To Remove Old Wallpaper, Repair Plaster, How To Tile A Wall, How To Panel With Plywood, How To Refinish Hardwood Floors, How To Lay Wood Flooring, Lay A Tile Floor, How To Color Concrete Floors
Chapter 8: Windows And Doors - How To Replace Broken Windows, How To Cut Glass
Chapter 9: Exterior Repairs And Yardwork - How To Replace Siding, How To Build With Concrete Blocks, Lay Bricks, Use Concrete, How To Build A Fence, Post And Rail Fence With Many Variations Including Panel Fence
Chapter 10: Storage And Furniture - Built-ins, Cabinets, Furniture Measurements, Desk Chair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Dining Table, Beds, Bookshelves
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous
Notes: This book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Pages are yellowed but clean and crisp with no marks, tears, dog ears or folds. Some slight water damage on pages 2-4 and 213-236 (this is the plumbing section so perhaps previous owner was fixing a project? :)
This made me laugh - the car itself certainly looked restorable if you had the time and knew what you were doing, but perhaps the museum doesn't want visitors to get their hopes up...
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
Normally waiting at the airport is absolutely boring, but this time it was fun. I thought that the young lady would never be able to close her suitcase, but with a little help from her friend, who simply sat on it, she managed to squeeze the contents of all her shopping bags in the already well filled suitcase. Wow!
aka Aspirational Peacock.
Brownsea Castle, 13th October 2008
Entered in the Guardian "In Pictures" competition for the Weekend magazine of 7th March 2009 for the theme "Trading Up":
"Peacocks are regular gatecrashers at afternoon tea on Brownsea Castle's terrace, scavenging for crumbs and other titbits. This one is more ambitious. 13th October, 2008."
Result: came 5th out of 8 in the shortlist published on the websile
www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2009/mar/06/reade...
so not published in the magazine print version.
Tried again - for the "Greed" theme (for Weekend 27 February 2010), with the caption "Chocolate cake is just too tempting. Afternoon tea on the castle terrace, Brownsea Island."