Looks like Blackberry cell phones are not meant to be washed with the clothes washer: one | two

Jun. 23, 2008 | 0 | Filed under Huh?

I’m excited to announce the upcoming membership Web site for The Arc of Virginia. It is part of a campaign to help those who are not yet members of The Arc to see the benefit in joining while helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, education and leadership.

The site features an array of multimedia including an interactive map illustrating the catchment areas of its local chapters around the state, audio from speeches and members, video outtakes from the companion DVD that will also be available on July 1, and slide shows of recent Arc events such as the State convention held a few months ago in Waynesboro.

The trailer for the companion DVD
Photos of the new site

Credits for the trailer: Ben Lee/”We’re All In This Together”/Awake Is the New Sleep; Parachute photo by Will Schermerhorn; General Assembly lobby group photo by Jamie Trosclair

Stay tuned!

Jun. 3, 2008 | 0 | Filed under Internet

Nothing new to report, except the frustration at the pump. Even when looking at this photo, I can’t help but curse under my breath.

May. 30, 2008 | 0 | Filed under Aimless Rants

What a week! Tomorrow marks my hiatus that all started with a horrendous stomach ache. Last Thursday, I was awoken with the worst stomach pain I’ve ever had. It was about 4:00 a.m. when I got up and really never went to sleep for more than 30 minutes that day. The pain subsided, but only to move to the lower right side of my stomach. WebMD says pain in that area suggests appendicitis.

I got to the hospital around 7:30 p.m. and after six hours, diagnosed and scheduled to have my appendix taken out. Luckily it did not burst; otherwise I would still be in the hospital today.  It’s all out now and hopefully there won’t be any more episodes like that anymore.

Thank you to the ER night crew and surgery team at Retreat Hospital on Grove Ave. I didn’t catch all their names but from the moment I walked in to the time I got wheeled out, the experience was a great one because of them.

May. 21, 2008 | 0 | Filed under Just a Thought

From the banner above, you’ll notice I’ve gone out and produced a new slideshow on “A Taste of Hanover.” I’ve combined it with a few new techniques I’ve learned through some research on multimedia journalism, including adding some video into the mix. As you’ll probably notice, I need some more time with videography, and perhaps photography, but I’m slowly getting it.

May. 5, 2008 | 0 | Filed under Photography