Monthly Archives: June 2006

Sesame Street Adds a Character

Posted on June 16, 2006 by jetrotz

With the 37th season premiere coming up on August 14th, the Sesame Workshop will introduce their first new female character in 13 years. The new character, Abby Caddaby, will use the catchphrase “that’s so magic.” The muppet is a pink … Continue reading →

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Ben at Bonnaroo

Posted on June 16, 2006 by jetrotz

Can’t make it to the hinterlands of Tennessee?  The good folks from AT&T are showing off their ability to show stuttering video via their high speed networks with a live video webcast of many of the acts from this year’s … Continue reading →

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Sam meets Phyllis!

Posted on June 14, 2006 by jetrotz

We had an unexpected visitor in town last night – Amy’s aunt Phyllis was in town for a CDC meeting and got to meet Sam for the first time. He was on his best behavior. Could it be related to … Continue reading →

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Kisses

Posted on June 13, 2006 by jetrotz

Amy reminded me that I really should blog this today so we don’t forget. For some time now, we’ve made a point of Amy and Sam coming with me to the door as I leave for work in the morning … Continue reading →

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MiniReview: A History of Violence

Posted on June 13, 2006 by jetrotz

Let’s face it – David Cronenberg is a sick puppy. From the ear-piercing with a hatpin as foreplay in Videodrome, to the various ‘Acts of Violence’ in this flick, each with more and more blood bubbling, spraying and dripping, Cronenberg … Continue reading →

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Brushing his own

Posted on June 12, 2006 by jetrotz

Sam takes care of his mop o’ hair after his bath this evening. Great photo by Amy!

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Raindrops

Posted on June 12, 2006 by jetrotz

After a line of afternoon thunderstorms rolled through town, I was home grilling a nice halibut steak and picked up the macro to shoot this image above of the rainwater on a hydrangea on our porch. Amazing that just yesterday … Continue reading →

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Construction Work Continues…

Posted on June 11, 2006 by jetrotz

Parents of kids entering the Cabbagetown campus of the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool gathered again this weekend to move from demolition into construction. Highlights for me – working with Dave to put up the beadboard in the entryway – and … Continue reading →

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Celebrity!

Posted on June 10, 2006 by jetrotz

My good buddy Warren Hutmacher received a great write-up in the Atlanta Journal Constitution today, as he’s just been announced as the first-ever city manager of Norcross, a northern suburb of Atlanta. He’s had a great run in the nice … Continue reading →

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Unknown Weegee

Posted on June 9, 2006 by jetrotz

I’ll have to find a way to see this show when I’m in NYC in a few weeks. The International Center of Photography is holidng a retrospective exhibit of over 100 images by the official photographer of Murder, Inc – … Continue reading →

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