Barilla doesn’t want you to feature anything but a tradition family in their advertising. Guido Barilla made the big mistake of not just discounting gays, but also women, with this interview comment. “I would never make a spot with a… Read More ›
Family
Leaf Peeper Time! (almost)
While I enjoy living in New England, Fall is of course my favorite season. The changing of the leaves is in New England always is amazing to me. While I grew up in Washington DC and Maryland, and leaves changed,… Read More ›
A Fish Called Ravioli, by Tim Walker
On the 13th of September 1952 my father Dick Walker, caught a fish, and it changed the life of our family. The fish in question was a common carp and it weighed exactly 44 pounds. It was a world… Read More ›
Adoption Blues, or Children Don’t Give a Crap About Your Good Intentions
I’ve worked at several preschools over the years. I’ve also worked with children up through 8th grade. When you are a parent, not a teacher, you see preschool just for the years your child is there. Then you move on… Read More ›
Friday fun photo (horror video edition!)
So what do film students and my daughter a self taught special effects artists, with a budget of almost zero, do on for fun over the summer? They make a not G rated video. My daughter gets to show off… Read More ›
More Signs Fall is Coming
I enjoy living in the country, and I do especially enjoy living in New England in the Fall. I enjoyed finding signs that my favorite time of year is almost here. While one day living in a much warmer place… Read More ›
Lake Franklin Pierce update…
Fall is slowly coming to Lake Franklin Pierce, I thought it might be time for a quick update. I’ve found wild grapes growing near the waterfall where water comes into the lake. There seems to be quite a crop. Then… Read More ›
Happy Halloween! Pass the Sunscreen!
Today at the grocery store and saw, Halloween candy. An entire aisle of Halloween candy. It’s still August. I went to the craft store, Halloween crafts and decor galore. Target, Halloween costumes and decor. I know that Halloween is the… Read More ›
Friday Fun Flick Boston Wedding!
When you can’t afford a photographer, you have to do it yourself! I stepped in and offered to help (he wasn’t quite having enough time to pose before the shutter went off!) Boston on the Charles River. They were both… Read More ›
Loons on the Lake
The loons have had their chicks on Lake Franklin Pierce, and are paddling around with their fuzzy babies. Loons are rather shy of motor boats, but my daughter Evelyn took these photographs while kayaking. Earlier in the Spring, the loon… Read More ›