"Good Night and Good Luck."

The Hobbit will not be in production this year. My visa runs out in February so I won't be working on the film. My painting work got wet sacked and I have no income. I'm almost out of money and after exhausting my options one door is left--to cross the pacific again, back home. Now, this moment and recovery in true story fashion…it had to be done.

“He stood face to face with the forceful fact and bowed gracefully…. it was a moment to be paid…An experience of differences for the boy to leave the table after dumping every chip into the center. Abruptly, it was done. Gasps were heard from those watching the game. He turned and walked away in unbelief for hours--hands empty. He walked long strided. Even so, as he walked, his lips pulled apart ever so slightly with a thought smiled so faint no one could see it but the ground blurrily rushing by; for defeat had not yet caught a glimpse of the boy’s future…so breathing, he let the moment pass over him into the sea and stopped to stand there still. His eyes were fiery approaching a black hallway marked to exit. He imagined the warm brass of the knob in his hand and walked forward..….steady boy, steady.”

--Author unknown. (Haha.)

check this....it checked me-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X6W-AL3Csw

"Last Rounds."

raw photo of the MLC building.

this new building refelcting the old soul from across the street.

building construction just sick.

4 screaming girls.

half done but more complete than they think.

the prestige.

I finally got to hear one live. This is a hang drum and you can only get them in Switzerland. There are only 2 men in the word that make them and refuse to let them be mass produced. each divet is hand hammered and tuned to a note so you can play a melody rhythmically with your hands. I would love to one day have one.

naturally hi-lighted sign.

captured.

agree to disagree.

cooler than the coolest.

jewelry to buy if you can fit inside.

This would have been a great shot but one loafing lanky giant, about 3 stories, in a black evening suite stepped over my head and his leg got in the shot. There are giants here--most are amiable.

fake moon

after dark

building sliver

a corporate haunting.

"Brilliant."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc

"It's a Sign."

My take on the attitude of this message.

Sign author: Ashley, 15 years old, totally just got her bellybutton pierced and has never left Wellington.

I just wanted to congratulate Ashley on winning Wellington City Council’s billboard competition with such a compelling, well thought out message. I was walking by the other day feeling worried..."Should I enjoy my life or should I believe in God." I had actually started to think about some stimulating questions reguarding the universe and about God and my role in it that extended beyond my own personal sphere but then looked up and saw your sign…And now after reading it, especially the last part, and realizing that my questions on this subject no longer mattered--- I let out a long winded "wheeew" in relief...I took off my tight neck tie and dress shoes, and finally felt free to go play some basketball and eat ice cream all I wanted. Thank you so much Ashley, I am now enjoying my life and have relieved myself from any such strenuous thought that might broaden my understanding of the universe.

Funny, I would be just as harsh for a billboard that had a hand pointing down saying “God’s got your number...REPENT.”

Hahahahahahhahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.....I can't see or breathe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI ---what!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX0D4oZwCsA

"Back in Town."

big daddy

bigger daddy.

firey mermaid.

the orb returns...

this man was a phenomenal classical guitarist-- he was so intense...and I didn't see one person stop...I couldn't believe it.

docked.

sea angel.

noise

this reminded me of Alan Cheek.