Finally done

Well, finals are over, just two projects left until I'm out of school for the semester. My professors this term have been outstanding. Dr. Straffin, geology, really opened a lot of doors for me in understanding how the Earth works. Professor Wertz is a true joy. I just love absolutely everything about him. Brilliant, modest, humble, great family man, deep eyes and a face for breaking hearts. I couldn't help but notice when I met his wife that he seemed so proud of her, that his face literally glowed when he was looking at her. Just like his face when he was showing the class pictures of Eleanor. I doubt that I'll ever get to know him, but I sure would like to. He's perfect.

My Neighborhood

This is my younger sister's friend from high school, Shirley, and her 97 year old Mom. Mom and Dad Costa live across the street from me, unnassisted, except for frequent visits by their children and grandchildren.
This is my buddy Rick and our two brand new puppies. (only about a year old, but we got them yesterday) The big guy is Josh, and the littel guy is Timmy. They were horribly abused and neglected, but now they have fallen into La Dolce Vita!

Softball Game

This is my 75 year old buddy Jimmy. His birthday is the same day as mine, and he calls me "Dad." Jimmy is a farmer who owns a small country store in Venango. 15 years ago, Jimmy won $1,000 a week for life in the Pennsylvania Lottery, but he still works about 18 hours a day. I wish I could keep up with him!

Here's Shane, my mentor and Guardian Angel.

A few suspicious California State fans at the women's softball game the day before Easter, 2010.

One of our Lady Scots!

Ambassador Hotel Photoshoot

This is my great friend Ian, who is in two of my classes. I was happy to be able to take a good picture of him at our photoshoot at the Ambassador Hotel. He is a very entertaining fellow. Ian graduates this week, but I'll never forget him.



My best Bud Shane Hess, (on the left) who has helped me get the most out of photojournalism class. He has been very patient with me and my lack of technological expertise, and I owe him BIG TIME.

A favorite artist, Modiglionni, artistically positioned next to a flower arrangement and a lighted tree-branch.

A long shot of the photoshoot with my cleaned-up friend David second from left. He's an extreme cagefighter, and he must be good because his face is still good-looking with no scars.

The rapt audience at the presentation of PRSSA. Fewer attendees than expected, but it was a sucess, in my opinion.