Breakfast..My Favorite Meal

Breakfast..My Favorite Meal

This is a typical breakfast for me on my days off. It's probably the one meal I most look forward to and also exert the most effort into. On this Saturday morning I was waken up by a phone call. It was my brother reminding me of an 8AM gym commitment. So yes - we got up and got through a nice workout, but as soon as I got home I knew I would be hungry so I wasted little time. I got the espresso pot on the stove to get my Cafe Bustelo going while I hit the shower. Immediately after I was ready to play chef. The morning's menu consisted of a fresh spinach, mushroom, mozarella, and sausage omelette with a side of diced potatoes, red/green peppers, and onions. It's quite possibly my favorite meal. Sometimes I'll vary the selection to include fried eggs and a couple of bacon strips, but being gym focused and health conscious I try and keep it healthy. Follow up that meal with 2 pints of Simply Orange and you have yourself one happy day.

My Hometown City Skyline

My Hometown City Skyline

It's funny how nice it looks when you come back to visit.

My Sister's Wonderful Wedding

My Sister's Wonderful Wedding


This weekend I traveled down to Florida to attend and witness my sister marry her friend, her baby's father, and my newest brother - Dave. Attending weddings in previous years has typically meant that I was immersed in the day's events and documenting the moments for the newlywed's recollection in photographs. Although on this day I was in the ceremony alongside my brother and Dave's best friends, there were particular moments when I would have enjoyed creating a special photo for my sister and Dave. For me photography transcends any rules, barriers, or obligations. Being the enthusiast that I am, I decided to pocket my newest camera toy and pull it out for a snapshop on occasion. I was thankful that I did tote my portable camera around as I now have some great new photos to share with friends, family, and most importantly - Mabel and Dave.


The day was incredible. Florida couldn't have cooperated any better. The day was cool, but warm in the sun. A breeze helped collect any hint of perspiration and the late afternoon sunset produced incredible color.


Family gatherings a best enjoyed during a happy and eventful occasion. Our family has experienced gatherings of every kind it seems. Tough times make us stronger, happy times forge those relationships. Weddings can be stressful for anyone involved, but thankfully all went smoothly. I observed my parents give away their only daughter, my brother and his wife relive their wedding day with expectations of their first child in early spring, and my sister and Dave enjoy the genuine happiness weddings are intended to be. Me? I danced, drank, and even flirted around a bit. Hopefully my garter dance doesn't find it's way to YouTube. Hey - what else is a single guy to do at a wedding? All in good fun.


Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. David Boatenhammer. I love you guys...and my handsome nephew too. (They say he takes after his uncle.)

City Landmark

City Landmark


Every city has it's landmark. For certain, one of the first buildings to ever record in my memory from my first visit to Winston Salem was the dome top Wachovia Building easily visible off of the main business route. By spring of 2009 the city will get a new ballpark for the Winston Salem Warthogs. I look forward to many "Thirsty Thursdays" and incredible summer evenings of watching the sun fall over this place that is my home.