The story can be found here. She was 40 years old, used three glasses of hard liquor for an anesthetic and after delivering the child had one of her children call a local nurse before passing out. At least to some, life is still precious.
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The gallery is of Afghanistan and the photographer is Simon Norfolk. Each photo is presented with a description of the location, and a brief essay about the photos is also offered. Fabulous.The link was found via twoplaces.net, an art photo magazine of sorts.Photoblog Roundup Brownpau has some exquisite cherry blossom photos. The effect his photopen has adds a dreamy quality to the shots. This photo of a broken reflection has a somewhat dark moody quality with no real direction, but fun never the less. So very blue. Photos with this warm brown color always make me think of home and…
For those who are interested, my Kinja digest can be found here: www.kinja.com/user/walljm
Stolen from Sarah who stole it from Hannah who stole it from Leo (whoever that is…)FIRSTSFirst job: I repaired bicycles for a troubled childrens home where my dad worked one summer. With my money I bought my first study Bible, a New Scofield Reference edition, which I somehow recently lost.First screen name: walljm1984 (still use it too)First funeral: My Grandma’s (Dad’s mom)First pet: Gerbil whom we affectionately called Reepicheep.First piercing/tattoo: N/AFirst credit card: DiscoverFirst Kiss: A little girl named Emily who is no longer so little, but we were like 3 or 4.First one that mattered: N/AFirst love: N/AFirst enemy:…
A Misty scene on some farm. I have a particular soft spot for shots like this. They remind me of Scotland and early mornings on the moors, an experience I’ve never had but wish longingly for.Night Scene. The title doesn’t really give the photo justice.ARKHEE. These photos are disturbing, but this particular one struck me as poignant.
Sarah did this quiz over on her Live Journal, and I was in the right mood, so I took the bait. According to the How to be a Hero website I am a Palladin. My profile looks like this:You’re compassionate, forward-thinking, and devoted to doing the right thing. If you’re still in school, your teachers probably adore you, even if your grades aren’t very strong. If you work, you’re more concerned with doing your job well than climbing the corporate ladder. When it comes to leisure, you’d rather pursue the arts, spend time in nature, or enjoy quiet time with…
A young lady on a motorcycle drove through Chernobyl taking pictures and recording her thoughts and feelings. Some of the pages don’t link correctly so I offer all 26 chapters linked here for you.Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18, Chapter 19, Chapter 20, Chapter 21, Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 25, Chapter 26.Photo Sightings Synster has a couple photos of a very cute kid listening to to some…
Today I’m going to copy the things magazine style of blogging and link presentation. Michael McDonough’s Top Ten Things They Didn’t Teach Me at Design School offers some sage advice. // Another step in the right direction, a judge allows the testimony of a doctor with years of research into prenatal pain in unborn children. Mayhap soon this abominable practice will be outlawed. // The Defective Yeti needs to rearrange his office because of women. I can understand his predicament. // This article on how difficulties in recognizing ones own incompetence can lead to inflated self-assessments looks interesting enough to…
I got sick two days ago. *mutters* I wanted to note three things, first, the photos on the photoblogs I link to have, almost to the last one, have all been posting some fantastic shots lately even though I’ve not been posting links of the particulars over the last couple days.Second, I had a great birthday, and thanks to all who sent emails and did stuff, it was much appreciated.And lastly, I’ve been real busy lately. I found myself a bit short of cash so I picked up a second job. Its a fun job, bout 20-25 hours a week,…
I used to tell people that a person studies and imitates the masters work in order to understand the techniques used to create them. Only after we understand the tools and methods of whatever craft we pursue are we able to let out the creativity we hold within ourselves.Michael Reichmann iterates that principle in his latest article Practice Mutha, Practice. The truly great are seperated from the mediocre often only by the amount of effort they put into their work. Take note.
Sylloge is some guy with a website, who once got IM’ed by a girl who thought he was an IM bot who answered questions. Now Google sends kids to him for answers, and he writes about it. Funny.
My roomate is off in Rome traipsing around the Italian countryside, and my little brother is at home for spring break which leaves me at home all by myself. … Its kinda weird, as I haven’t been alone for any extended period of time for nearly two years. Who knew I would dislike it this much.I watched Looney Toones, Back in Action last night. It was pretty good. The dialoge among the real actors was pretty campy, but the cartoons were great. The gags were just like the ones you remember growing up with. Awesome.The Birth of a Shy Mans…
An unusually large number of really good shots on the photoblog list today. Aparently Nothing feels a bit downtrodden. Brownglasses is in top form as usual. Chromasia reminds me of the Swiss. Food4Eyes is back and looking good. Orbit has an exquisite taste for the harmony of two.Appropriation: The Ethics of Creative InspirationGail from openbrackets.com wrote about the problems found when creatives borrow from other peoples grief or intimate memories for inspiration. I’m with her, the issue raises more questions than answers…Marshall Sokoloff: SugarThe Morning News features a gallery called Sugar by Marshall Sokoloff. It is a series of photographic…
was posted yesterday. You can find my submission here.
Stunningly gorgeous photos of the English country side by landscape photographer David Josborn. The site is exquisitely designed, and the photos are panoramic.
I updated my bio, and an observant viewer pointed out the last line in the "What Do You Do" section. The double meaning was unintentional, btw. *grin*Since Lore (pronounced like Lori) had dropped me an email to point it out, I visited her website. I was pleased to find a delicate and comfortable writing style, characterized by earnest candor. Captivated, I was intrigued by the intimacy of it, and felt it worth pointing out. Photos of Note Wonder Industrial Strength Red Rain on Glass
I’m feeling full at the moment… the kind of warm golden feeling you expect during early fall, when thoughts turn to family and loved ones. Its a strange feeling, in that it comes at a time when life isn’t full of roses. :) Many of my friends are struggling emotionally and physically. The world is a complicated place full of questions with no easy answers. But such is life. I’m grateful. Just a note… enjoy todays selection of photos… Wonderfully Cozy A humming bird like flower Urban life has its sweet moments Juxtaposition! Companionship Structure Mirrored Perception, (new) Double Exposure…
I have a number of friends who live and work in Soroti, Uganda and the surrounding areas, and as such, I follow the situation with Joseph Kony and the LRA as closely as I can. An interesting take on the political situation that helps to perpetuate the LRA rebellion was written in The Monitor by Richard Kavuma.
Photos of Note Apple Dapper Conjunction Amber Today’s Chain Link Fence This guy has come up with a javascript fix to make IE CSS compliant.A discussion of the problems inherent in migrating to a CMS. #6 is especially good…Project Gutenberg is holding a redesign contest. I like this one best , but this one , and this one are close seconds.