Border Beatdown
For about five minutes last night, at the very beginning of the first half, a pretty good basketball game was underway in Lawrence, Kan.
After that, though, the Kansas Jayhawks brought what they normally do against opponents in Allen Fieldhouse — a full-on smackdown. Last night, Kansas recorded it’s nation-leading 54th straight victory in Lawrence, [...]
The State of Things
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon delivered his second State of the State address last night in Jefferson City, promising more jobs brought to the state and funding for K-12 and higher education, but also called for substantial cuts from the budget, to the tune of $253 million. Republican Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder wasn’t shy in giving [...]
The Best of My 2009
This year hasn’t been too shabby for me.
I edited and published a book. I got my masters degree from Missouri. I placed in CPOY.
I got drunk at Mardi Gras.
Here’s a look back, from Spain to California and all the places in between. If I learned anything this year, it’s never stop looking and don’t [...]
When you fall down…
I’m back in Wyoming for a few days visiting Jackie, and happened to pick up an assignment for the Casper Star-Tribune (where Jac works as a reporter). We spent most of the day driving through snow-covered plains, and eventually ended up in Lander, Wyo., to do a story about the outdoor ice skating rink there. [...]
Hands/Feet
I’m starting to slowly ween myself off sports for awhile, but I’ll always try something new, and I’ve never shot gymnastics before, so I figured tonight was as good a night as any.
What a Finish!
OK, so I know I should be completely, utterly, totally, wholly upset that Kansas lost to Missouri yesterday during the Border Showdown in Kansas City. The thing is, I’m not as much as I thought I’d be.
It was an amazing game between two teams that just wanted to pound the crap out of each [...]
How I’ll probably end up making a living
An outtake from a portrait shoot with a kid from MU who owns three — yes three — companies.
Thankful
Spent the first part of the day at the Caring Center in St. James, Mo. I’m starting a project on how the center is helping people during the economic recession. I went there mostly to make a few contacts and to make a few frames. Today was commodity distribution day, where about 450 families come [...]
Opening Night
…for Gary Pinkel and the Missouri Tigers. St. Louis, Mo. Way behind on this, but hey, school get in the way sometimes.
Friday afternoon = spot news
It always happens just about the time I want to go home. Thankfully (and amazingly) no one was seriously injured.
A Good One
I just finished one of the best days I’ve ever had as a photographer. I didn’t shoot anything amazing, but I connected with a stranger and my peers.
I want more. This is why I came here. To feel that connection, to know that I did something worthwhile today. Something that I can feel good about, [...]
Vigil
A few from a vigil at today MU to mark the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting.
Night Shift
I met Iceiss tonight at the Regency Hotel in Columbia.
…best conversation I’ve had in awhile.
Also, a special shout-out to Amanda Stokes Lucier for letting me borrow her sweet D3. She may not get it back.
The Phog
Some stuff from last night’s KU-MU game at Allen Fieldhouse…
I’ve been there for games more times than I can count, but it was definitely an experience from courtside.
The students always throw up little pieces of newspaper when they introduce KU.
Cheerleaders doin’ their cheer.
King Arthur’s court, as some like to call it.
Staring contest.