It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it! I know, old joke, but I couldn't resist.I'm off to Porto this time. It's a work trip but I'm hoping to get a little site-seeing in. I'll be back next Saturday night. Sadly, my internet access will be limited, but I'm looking forward to all of the catching up I know I'll have on my return ( Read more... )

Cheeky's done it again! How did you know that, for me...

( It's the eyes )

So, yesterday was perfect. The weather was perfect (in the 80's, sunny, not a cloud in the sky, occasional light breeze). The Jazz Fest was perfect - great, easy-going crowd, excellent music (Amanda Shaw, the 12 year old phenom fiddler; Cowboy Mouth, Steve Winwood to name a few favorites), and good food (love my soft-shell crab po'boy). And, ( Read more... )

I am taking a vacation day today - my first day off in many, many, many months. And, I'm actually leaving my PC and the internet behind...at least for the daylight hours. Today (and Saturday, and Sunday) I will be communing with Mother Nature and enjoying the sights and sounds unique to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival which opens today ( Read more... )

Finally! After a few false starts, I'm pleased to say my lovely BMcK banner is up and running, courtesy of foreign_element. Thanks Heath - it looks great!

No, really, it is.

It's snowing on Christmas Day in New Orleans.

We rarely have snow. The last time we saw any snowfall was December 1989. And before that - I was too young to even remember.

Don't believe me? ( Here's the proof: )

Not to be outdone by elzed's beautiful, animated icon, I brow-beat foreign_element in to creating one for me! Well, I didn't actually brow-beat foreign_element, but I was a little pushy.

So - here it is. . .

Ok, I had to change my S2!Ryan picture. As much as I love a smiling Ben, it just doesn't fit my image of Ryan. So, here's a favorite S2 look of mine (so far). The scruffy look. . .

So, here it is. My first attempt at an actual icon, with text and all. Not very impressive I know, but thanks maudgonne for the hint at what tools to look for...I blame - um, I mean THANK - you for my latest hobby.

So, I’ve been without my work laptop for most of the week and I’m beginning to have serious issues ( Read more... )