Bill Evans made beautiful music. Among jazz greats, he is near the top. Jazz pianists can be lauded for technical skill, lyricism, and innovation. All the greats show evidence of each, but usually, one area stands out. For me, Bill Evans stands out for his lyricism and the subtle intimacyContinue Reading
Coca Cola rules in the south. It was invented in Atlanta in 1886 by John Pemberton. In the early 1900s, the Woodruff family obtained the rights, and the Woodruff family still holds quite a bit of clout locally. I’ve grown up seeing ads for Coke, and this one isContinue Reading
Any sufficiently large wall space seems to be a magnet for those who wish to leave a memento of their presence. Usually, it’s barely readable scrawls in the form of broad strokes of paint. Symbols are common (few of which I recognize). Under this overpass, the typical expressions areContinue Reading
Every time I see this video rental store, it makes me a little paranoid, and I hear the song, “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell. Having recently watched all five seasons of “Person of Interest,” and having done research in machine learning, I know the capability is there to monitorContinue Reading
The term “farmers’ market” typically evokes images of stalls set up for a day or so to sell fresh produce and homemade jams. If that’s your understanding, be prepared to be blown away. Thirty years ago, when we moved from DC to Atlanta, I expected less access to foods IContinue Reading
Among the many sculptures along the BeltLine is this collection of silver oak leaves (only species found in Georgia). Most were impossible to shoot without getting apartment buildings or other structures in the background. The leaves are placed along a small hillside facing west. I was there in late morningContinue Reading
Once again, I am torn between color and black and white. For months I had seen images of this rhino head but had no idea where it was. My initial impression was the sculpture was in Old Fourth Ward Park. After walking around the park and asking passersby, no oneContinue Reading
I’ve favored autofocus cameras for the last four years because they make creating images easier. In particular, aperture priority shooting with accurate metering leaves me unencumbered to compose and shoot. When chasing birds and insects, autofocus is a no-brainer choice. So, I am surprised by my growing affection for 50sContinue Reading
For my early adult years, cafe sitting was not a part of my social life. Cafe sitting is not the same as simply eating outside, like, for example, on a patio. No, cafe sitting requires being right there on the street next to people strolling by. It’s being part ofContinue Reading
As a child, I lived in a small southern town. Just outside of town was a Royal Crown bottling plant, and it also produced the Nehi line of soft drinks (we called it “pop”). A relative worked at the plant, so occasionally, I got a free grape Nehi. Grape NehiContinue Reading
