Conference On World Affairs-2011

63rd Conference On World Affairs ran April 4-8 on Boulders C.U. Campus. I was able to attend three days, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Got to meet Gigi Ibrahim, who, as a twenty-four year old, Egyptian activist, was on the front lines, in Cairo, earlier this year. Two of my Woodstock heros, David Crosby, and Graham Nash were there also. CWA gathers thinkers/artists from around the globe, and provides a forum for them and students and other participants to interact, and learn.

My oldest daughter, Mackenzie Marie Rhodes celebrated her thirtieth birthday, with family on March 11, @ Boulder's Brasserie Restaurant. Mackenzie also let everyone know that her baby, due in July is a boy! This will be my first 'grand-son'. Two photos of Mackenzie and Ben's daughter, Mimi, and a shot of Mimi

showing Dad a new i-Phone app Pray for Japan. Gary

David Clifton

Here are a few additional shots of David Clifton's Xmas Party. BTW - sometime's the line waiting to get a hot lunch, was a block long, and David had a similar event @ Thanksgiving, with a turn-out in excess of 2500! A picture is worth a thousand words. FYI-clik thumbnail for full screen

Greetings, and good morning. These photos were taken on Bannock St., a week before Christmas. David Clifton, 'Jesus to The World Ministries' put this party together for those in need...food, Christmas gifts, etc. For approximately 25 years, David fed and clothed folks out of his house, which formerly sat on what is now Denver Art Museum property. David, has literally, "taken it to the streets..."

kitchen remodel

My wife Rachel, and I are doing a kitchen remodel with the help of Rachel's brother Tim - who BTW is a master cabinetmaker. I took a few pics, using my SB-800, bouncing off walls, and ceiling, and I even had some success creating nice, even light.

2011 StockShow Parade, Denver

Here are some shots from this years stock parade in downtown Denver, taken in January. The parade was stopped momentarily on account of the 'longhorns' were misbehaving, and as a result, I was able to dialog with outgoing Governor Ritter for a few minutes. Best, Gary

2011 StockShow Parade, Denver

In January I ventured dwntwn. to shoot the 'Stock Parade', an annual event that precludes the, 'Stock Show'. Here are a few of those shots. BTW, the parade was halted temporarily, as some of the longhorns were misbehaving, and so I had a chance to visit with out going Governor Ritter. I promised him a print, and he told to hurry, as he was only going to be in the office 'til Monday, at which time the new governor was going to be taking over. All the best, Gary

Congratulations... you are one of a select group, chosen to receive these infrequent 'blogs', whose primary purpose is to entertain, amuse, and inform you, the viewer. Hope that you will enjoy the pix, and maybe one of the smiling faces will put a smile on your's.

In addition too...I wasn't able to get all of the photos up in the last blog, so, here's some more. BTW - you won't often see Abe Lincoln, and Governor Hickenlooper marching in the same parade!

Greetings to all of you, and I hope everyone is as well as we are here @ 'Camp Happy'. I'm going to be sharing some photos taken last year @ Louisville's annual 'Labor Day Parade'. I hope you'll enjoy them, and stay tuned for more visual delights in the future. All the best, Gary

gudintagin...anyone know what that means? I think its a German greeting for 'good day'...?! As I'm lifted out of the pits of despair following the death of John Breaux, I find myself receding into a state of anxiety and intrepidation concerning the economy. The question I've been putting forth to learned individuals is, "...where is this going-worse case scenario?" The oft repeated response is 'cash is king'. If you have $ you'll be able to get food, fuel, etc... If your $ is tied up in investments/property, or if you're used to making purchases w/plastic you may expect to experience dificulty procuring necessities...?! Don't know, but that seems to be the repeated mantra. Adio's, G 

John Breaux, 57 year old Louisville/Lafayette (Colorado) 'Good Samaritan' will be buried today, following a memorial service at Flatiron Community Church in Lafayette. I had the privilige of knowing John for the last eight or so years. John worked tirelessly demonstrating the gifts God had bestowed upon him-love, kindness, and a selfless  giving spirit. Someone suggested that John was our example, and that we are to pick up His mantle and continue to live our lives more in line with the Christ-like qualities that John exhibited. That in fact, we who knew him have been gifted with a portion of him that remains with us. As big as John was in life, he is infinite in death.