Wendell Berry wrote, “Lovers must not, like usurers, live for themselves alone. They must finally turn from their gaze at one another back toward the community. If they had only themselves to consider, lovers would not need to marry, but they must think of others and of other things. They say their vows to the community as […]
Category Archives: Networking
Starfish Foundation – New Site Launched
The Starfish Foundation supports our military veterans and their emotional healing through sponsoring the Vets Journey Home program, a non-profit program staffed entirely by volunteers. One hundred percent of the funds raised go to program delivery, making it possible for veterans to attend at no cost. The Starfish Foundation has funded $250,000 worth of scholoarships as […]
A small funeral for Medicare and Medicaid
Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 12:00 Noon, Glendale, WI ~ In observance of the 46th Anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare Citizen Action of Wisconsin Staged a Medicaid/Medicare Anniversary Funeral Event in front of Wisconsin State Senator Alberta Darlings campaign office at 311 W. Silver Spring Drive. Medicaid and Medicare as we have known them for five decades are […]
Shift culture through language and attitude. Be the change you want to see.
So many speak, of the current labor awakening in Wisconsin, using war and sports terminology – winning and losing – battles – fighting for rights – kill the bill – etc. Fact: wars, battles, and yes even some sports destroy, damage, and cause pain and suffering. Believing that something of value can arise through fighting for […]
Wabi-sabi Wednesday (continued)
Consider this: Men mine iron ore; smelt it; turn it into steel; form the steel into sheets; transform the sheets into heavy equipment. At each stage labor and resources add value to the ore. People then use the heavy equipment to transform the earth; plant and harvest food; process that food; transport that food to […]
Fireplace Surround by Nathaniel Reinartz
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to photograph the beautiufl fireplace surround, hand forged by Nathaniel Reinartz; and installed in an equally gorgeous arts and crafts style home located on Milwaukee’s East side. Nathaniel brought many of the formal details of the original woodwork, as well as the masonry, into his metal work. Additional […]
Dan Nauman’s bronze railing at Lynden Sculpture Garden
On September 7th Dan Nauman installed the final terminus section of his bronze railing at Lynden Sculpture Garden. However we had to wait for the patina to even out across all the sections before attempting to photograph the completed railing. Last week I gave the afternoon light an opportunity to charm the railing; and this […]
Temkin-Taylor Design web site launches today
Over the last 6 months Kim Temkin-Taylor and I worked diligently to find the correct tone and accuracy in both words and images; to effectively reflect her commitment to detail, quality and customer service. Today we went live at temkin-taylordesign.com. (click image for larger view) Richard Taylor provided photography for Kim’s site (with some interior […]
Evening demonstrations at ABANA Conference
June 2nd, after the first day of photographing the 2010 ABANA Conference Gallery items, we strolled through the demonstrator’s tents; where metal met fire to become functional and decorative objects. Additional images from this stroll can be seen in a short slide show here. (click images below for larger view) Leica M8, 50mm Summilux Asph
Traveling back through the weeks that were
Traveling through the last few weeks with thoughts mostly of Ann and her upcoming birthday; which occurred on August 17th. It all began with a trip up the coast to Sheboygan, WI to introduce Jim Proue and David White. I’d thought it would be fun to have them sing and play at Ann’s little surprise family birthday […]