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by Lucky Red Hen on May 5, 2007

Are you my friend? How about a friend of a friend? How about a distant friend of a friend? Then go ahead and add yourself to my little map. If you wanna. I’m nota gonna make ya.

Hello little map!

So after writing the word “friend” over and over I got a little cross-eyed and wondered if I spelled it wrong. Do you do that with some words? You look at them differently one day and wonder if they’re spelled correctly? I did that with “drawer” years ago. Just didn’t look right.

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Got a Call From A Neighbor

by Lucky Red Hen on May 3, 2007

While waiting a while to start watching the DVR’d Grey’s (that way I can FFwd through the commercials) I get an incoming call. The number isn’t familiar but it’s not too late so I answer. On the other end was a neighbor.

Now, before I go on I must confess that I don’t know much about this particular neighbor. Not that I haven’t wanted to, of course, but there hasn’t been an opportunity. I’ve been to his nicely decorated house when his wife had a boutique sale (purchased an orange faux leather bag and some hand and home sanitizer) and we wave as we pass each other driving down the street. Other than that, we don’t hang out or anything exciting. He always has a smile on so I’m not dreading the call.

He starts off with pleasantries and asks if he’s caught me at a good time. Well, I’ve got about 3 minutes until I start watching my show but I don’t think he’ll be that long. He says he’s met someone that made him think of me. Well, I do that kinda thing all the time. THEN it comes…

I’d like to talk to you and your husband about
something very interesting I’ve just learned.

Oh for crying out LOUD! You know those “No Soliciting” signs some people post on/near their front door? I wish there were a way to post those on the phone. Yes, there’s the we-don’t-accept-solicitations-over-the-phone-so-hang-up-now-unless-you’re-actually-a-friend-then-press-one recording. But these are people who know us so they’d press 1 because they don’t see themselves as solicitors.

I told him we’re not interested in, um, ah, well… MLM’s. He said it’s not a “product” and something to do with health. He tried to schedule 15 minutes with us Saturday night. Um, why would I blow a Saturday night for that? That doesn’t work for us, sorry. Well, how about Monday night? Um, that night is reserved for spending with family. He insisted it would only take 15 minutes and if we’re not interested then no big deal. “I don’t know my husband’s schedule so you’ll have to call him if you really want to set up a time,” wondering how Ben would reply to his request.

This guy is a nice guy, don’t get me wrong, but it’s just not my piece of cake. I don’t wanna be a meanie because he’s a nice guy, but argh!

Q: Know what I mean?

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Children: Something To Think About

by Lucky Red Hen on May 1, 2007

Got most of this via the internet (eliminated/changed a few things).
Dear God:
Why didn’t you save the school children at …
Bath, MI 1927
Houston, TX 1959
Moses Lake, WA 1996
Bethel, AK 1997
West Paducah, KY 1997
Stamp, Arkansas 1998
Edinboro, Pennsylvania 1998
Fayetteville, Tennessee 1998
Springville, OR 1998
Richmond, Virginia 1998
Littleton, CO 1999
Taber, Alberta, Canada 1999
Conyers, GA 1999
Deming, NM 1999
Fort Gibson, OK 1999
Santee, CA 2001
El Cajon, CA 2001
and
Blacksburg, VA 2007
?
Sincerely,
Concerned Student
____________________________
Reply…
Dear Concerned Student:
Sorry, I am not allowed in schools.
Sincerely,
God
____________________________
How did all this get started? Let’s see…
When Madeline Murray O’Hare complained that she didn’t want any prayer in our schools.
And we said, OK.
Then, someone said you better not read the bible in school. You know, the bible that says, “thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
And we said, OK.
Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn’t spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem.
And we said, an expert should know what he’s talking about, OK.
Then someone said, let’s let our daughters have abortions if they want to, and they won’t have to tell their parents.
And we said, OK.
Then some wise school board member said, since boys will be boys and they’re going to do it anyway, let’s give our sons all the condoms they want, so they can have all the fun they desire, and we don’t have to tell their parents they got them at school.
And we said, OK.
Now we’re asking ourselves why our children have no conscience,
why they don’t know right from wrong
and why it doesn’t bother them to kill strangers, classmates or even themselves.
We Reap What We Sow

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An Average Schmuck

by Lucky Red Hen on April 25, 2007

I got the best compliment today…

“Here’s a question… how come when an average schmuck like myself takes a picture of someone, it just looks like a picture of someone? But when a photographer takes a picture of someone it becomes so much more… alive?”

That came after I had my first (WARNING: THIS LINK IS KNOWN TO MAKE PEOPLE CRY) Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep shoot tonight. What a beautiful family it was to have for my first experience with this non-profit volunteer organization. I certainly hope they felt the same as I tried my best to capture the sweet spirit of their little girl. What a blessing it is that I have a talent that can be used for good. I will not take it for granted. You shouldn’t either. If you’re a photographer then you should look inside yourself and find a way to use your talent to help others (I highly recommend NILMDTS since more photographers are needed).

Q: What talents do you have that could be used for good? It’s okay to toot your own horn, woot woot. Confidence is an asset.

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Black & White Party December 2006

by Lucky Red Hen on April 17, 2007

Well THESE are a long time coming LOL! My Lisa (in comments she’s “Your Lisa”) and her friends threw a Black & White party late December. This was about the time I started contemplating switching from my Nikon to Canon for low-light stuff which delayed me in processing the images because I really wanted my new Canon 5D to take them LOL. So, here are a few; the rest can be seen on my website in CLIENT PROOFING by using the password “blackandwhite”. Although, they’re bad files because I sized them wrong and have to redo them but you’ll have to be patient because I have other editing to do. heehee





























Q: Would YOU like hire a professional photographer to document YOUR party? If not, why (is it because you don’t want incriminating proof of your actions teehee)?

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CJane Turned 30 A While Ago

by Lucky Red Hen on April 17, 2007

Recently, our dear CJane turned 30 and I got to take some darling (in my not-so-humble opinion) images of this transition. If you ask me, she doesn’t look a day over 20-something! The first is her and Chup’s favorite (2nd to last is mine).

















Q: Do YOU have a favorite? Would YOU hire me to take your portrait if money was no object? If so, would YOU like to take advantage of my LUV discount for a limited time offer (depending on availability) for a portrait session?

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Viral Shirt Sale

by Lucky Red Hen on April 17, 2007

I’m doing some purging at my house and will be posting various items for sale throughout the coming months. We’ll start small but by July we’ll be needing to sell the LARGE items (4 piece taupe colored living room set and unpainted pine armoir slash TV cabinet with closing pocket doors and 3 drawers for storage although not together unless you want them to be). Oh, I’m contimplating selling the old German (as in we-lived-in-Germany-when-we-bought-it-over-20-years-ago, not an actual German person) armoir and matching marble topped (2 pieces because it broke but hardly anyone notices) dresser with mirror. And my grandpa’s old rocking chair with leather (cracked) carved seat that needs a little lovin’ and some wood glue. Oh, and our 7 piece (6 chairs, 1 table) dining room extendable table/chairs. Maybe I should have a private walk-through-my-house-and-make-an-offer get together this summer.
I have 2 new viral shirts for sale.
They’re both long sleeve and v-neck with the beautiful embroidery. One pink that’s a size L and the other is white size XL. You must pick them up at my house and give me a five dollar bill in exchange. Remember, these were all the rage last summer (begun by Miss CJane) so step aboard and join the crew! First come, first served.
Q: Where can I get a GIANT dining room area rug washed (not a laundr-o-mat, dry cleaner or restoration carpet shop – I’ve tried)?

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Geo's Birthday Wish Come True

by Lucky Red Hen on April 16, 2007

I consider myself to be thoughtful in my gift giving.

If I cannot come up with a gift that is a) needed, b) desired or c) thoughtful beyond measure then I will give nothing at all. My thoughts are there, and it IS the thought that counts, right? However, nothing material will come from me unless I find it to be perfect (ask igottab. about her mousse).

I’ve been known to find the perfect gift for someone and hold onto it until there’s a reason to give. However, it’s really hard for me to have something to give and not give it right away or spoil the surprise and tell the recipient what it is.

Wanna walk with me in my mind and figure out WHY I am so particular about this? Come, walk and I’ll explain.

(we’re walking, we’re walking, we’re walking…)

If we are to be friends, or you’re a stranger that wants to give me a gift (which I’m FINE with, really), then the following is VERY IMPORTANT for you to understand.

I do NOT like receiving a gift that isn’t a) needed, b) desired or c) thoughtful beyond measure… but most of all (here’s the clincher) I really don’t like getting something unless it’s EXACTLY what I’ve asked for.

GASP – shock – RUDE! I know.

Yes, I said (typed) it for all to see. I know I’m supposed to be grateful for whatever I am given, but isn’t it easier to be grateful when it’s EXACTLY what I want?

Here’s the thing though… you won’t be penalized for NOT giving me a gift. Your presence is present enough. Really. If it bothers you that you can’t GIVE me anything, then you could DO something for me instead: weed my flower beds, shovel the snow from my walks, take me to lunch (you don’t even have to buy mine), write me a love note (doesn’t need to be romantic to be a love note, silly), send me a text message, plan a get together or come visit (the kids can play downstairs). I don’t need stuff that I don’t need… know what I mean?

When Geo posted her birthday wish list I figured it’s about time I do something thoughtful & keep myself from becoming too self-absorbed (especially in the gift receiving department). She asked for 4×6 pictures of her friends for a “Who loves ya, baby?” album. I take pictures so this request is right up my alley!

I emailed a handful of our bloggy friends with the invitation to come over for a quick mug shot and this is what we got…

Here’s Melody’s Garden…

Suedonym…



I gotta b…




Formerly Phread…





The Lo Down…






PFlower10…







CJaneRun…

Azucar…

Nitz Would…

Yours truly…

The last four were from other shoots… the first of the last 4 is CJane’s 30th birthday portrait (which reminds me I need to post her cute shoot – I’ll do that this week), the 2nd is Azucar at her baby shower, the 3rd is also from the shower and the last is yours truly using the timer on my point-n-shoot when I was still stuck in Vegas.

Q: What are your thoughts about gift giving/receiving?

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