The Grip!

Well, I've had a fairly eventful week. I spoke with a man who was in Ford racing management for the past 20 years or so who is interested in teaming up to write his story. An amazing guy--very outspoken and honest--I believe his story is worth telling and would make a great project. Also had several book ideas proposed, and one was shot down, one was accepted, and one was tabled for more discussion in December, so that's pretty positive. Nice to have some work coming over the transom.
All this during a Thanksgiving week in which I was sick as a dog--I've got the world's nastiest flu! Well, back to a cup of tea and a little rest for my immune system. G'night!

My Favorite Photo from the Heitzman Wedding

I was putting together a book of photos for a friend of mine whose wedding I photographed last spring, and came across this shot in the black and white film. I'm really happy with the shot--it's a got a feel I really like--so I'm tossing it up here. Enjoy.

Filin' a Story and Listening to Wilco

Nearly 70 degrees today in Minnesota, and I spent a little time on the bike riding to work today. Made me look forward to days when I can just slip out mid-day for a ride (like that'll happen, but it's a nice thought). Jeff Tweedy is singing Passenger Side, and I've got another story in the bank. Sent a piece in to ATV Rider today about riding with a club in Northern California. The star of that show was Verna, a woman in her 70s who rode with us up in the hills above Placerville. She drove a black Hemi Dodge 4x4 and had a great attitude, smiling through a face full of dirt at the end of the day. Great to get a story in the bank, and to find time to work on my new endeavor. Also did my last sales presentation at the publishing company today, and surprised myself with the fact that I'll miss that. I like getting in front of the sales crew and getting them jacked up to sell books I believe in. This one is an off-road guide done with Ivan Stewart, a great little book that I think people will really enjoy.

I attached a photo of Verna, and am enjoying myself a Blue Moon before heading in to check in on how the Dems are doing in their bid to regain some control in this goofy country of ours. G'night.