What I'm doing when I'm not with you

"I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit."
John Steinbeck

Eve of the eve in...

Christmas in the city

New toy, or as I will call it...my baby pen

Christmas came a little late this year. Fashionably late.

I am now the proud new owner of the Olympus E-PL1 aka the Pen. It was between the Pen and the Nikon P7000, but after testing both in the store...I was in love. It's a funny thing. I like to ruminate and ruminate, but when I know...I know.

Living alone, I had to rely on Rocious to be my main subject. Which - turns out - is kind of hilarious when working a new camera because she loathes this thing some people call: sitting still.

So here is a tale of a new camera in Rocious pics...

Portrait mode. Need to work on some details, but I'm happy I can take a picture of Rocious where she doesn't look yellow. Also, please note the ears. She hasn't yet realized what she's in for...


After chasing her around the apartment, Rocious calls a truce for approximately two seconds - for which I give her kitten treats. Please note the ears. Barely tolerating me...


Then I happen upon what I will be calling Rocious Mode. Camera folks call it DIS Mode. Also, this face is called: more treats? With gravy?


Finally getting comfortable, and so is Rocious. I'm not too close and she deigns to sit still. And yes, I still have my tree and lights up...they are "winter" adornments...

"The problem with cats is they get the same exact look whether they see a moth or an ax-murderer."
Paula Poundstone