Monday, May 30, 2022

Bobbi Burton, Actress



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Bobbi, recording a voice-over.

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Ed Valdez, Percussion




Ed Valdez was here.

The M80s. 

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Joseph Ranaghan, Musician


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Sunday, May 29, 2022

Cover



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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Guitar Fretboard


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Casi Joy: Musician, Songwriter


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Friday, May 27, 2022

Justin Stancil, Musician


While Justin was performing, a young boy left his mother and ran toward him.

Justin did not mind, and didn't miss a beat.

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Construction


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Military Appreciation Month, Memorial Day

 


"Life was kind of a now-you-see it, now-you-don't proposition."

Colonel Sherman Potter, M*A*S*H (CBS, Season 8, January 21, 1980, "Old Soldiers"), reflecting on his days as a young soldier during war.

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Leavenworth National Cemetery


Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Zebra

 


Zebra foals are brown and white.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

John Stafford II, Guest Conductor

 


My friend, and client, John Stafford II will be conducting Justin Binek's "Missa Lucis" with The New England Symphonic Ensemble at Carnegie Hall, June 3, 2022.

World-class soloists Lauren Kinhan and Peter Eldridge will be featured.

Here is the link: https://www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2022/06/03/new-england-symphonic-ensemble-0700pm?fbclid=IwAR3Or-Gh8rI6Cj6ZsyOJQp-GLbiCWCB2nLy7QUBWKaVKSv2kVTxFL2TPQRs

Enjoy every second, John.

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Nicole Springer: Musician, Singer


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Nicole's newest album, Chase the Light, drops today.

The essence of her moving music is the mental health journey; finding hope, faith, and light.

Here is the link:  https://linktr.ee/nicolespringersings

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Elton Dan and the Rocket Band - Elton John Tribute Band


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Monday, May 23, 2022

Chapeaux



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Furry Motorcycle Helmet

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The Color of Thunderstorms


I like thunderstorms.

Wind exposes the backs of Maple leaves, and the color and sheen are different from the front.

When I needed a paint color, I matched that color on the back to remind me of thunderstorms.

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Aerialist


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Jennifer Tierney: Dancer, Model, Clothing Designer, Business Owner

 


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I have been a Jennifer-enthusiast since I photographed her on the runway, then as I photographed her designs on runway models.

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@JTierneyOfficial

@JennJTierney

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Ryan Worsing


I made this image several years ago.

Ryan Worsing is now a professional actor, singer, and dancer in New York City, and performing on Broadway in The Music Man.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Lenore Sutton, stars of The Music Man, were recently guests on Late Night with Seth Myers (NBC), and the praised Ryan for his talent and tireless work.

Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/MusicManBway/videos/239724425027437

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Bride


 

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Lights


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Jim Dunlop Capo


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Friday, May 20, 2022

Nick Nave: Musician, Nick Nave Music



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Nicole Springer, Musician



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Nicole's new single, Break Up Museum, was released this week.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHVVnJviAk

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@NicoleSpringerSings

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Chad Leever II: Drummer, Percussion, Cherry Bomb



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Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, The Wizard of Oz, Kansas City Ballet

This is the final weekend of performances.

The Wizard of Oz by Kansas City Ballet.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Dress



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Model: C.W.

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts



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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Jeff Powell, Keyboardist



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Bubbles


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Monday, May 16, 2022

Military Appreciation Month




May is Military Appreciation Month.

I thank Brigadier General Bryan W. Wampler, United States Army, Retired, for two reasons:

- for your military leadership and service

- for asking if there was something you could do for me, as you expressed gratitude for the many photographs I had made for you.

A week earlier, I had applied for the White House Photographer position, so I suggested you put a good word in for me with the President.

We laughed at my suggestion. You laughed harder.

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Remembering Richard Alan Nichols: Actor, Teacher, Director, Author



Actors' Equity Association

Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television And Radio Artists

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Breastfeeding



It was easy to think of a few reasons mothers / parents need baby formula.

I discovered two-dozen cogent medical reasons some mothers and babies cannot, or should not, breastfeed.

And, some babies are raised by Dads.

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Mike Ashley, Musician



Update, May, 2022:

Last winter, Mike performed in memory-care and dementia facilities. Residents showed little expression, until he started playing,

They began mouthing the words, then singing along with him, because they remembered the music and words to the songs he played from the 1950's and 1960's.

Here is my original post from June, 2021:

"I met Mike Ashley in the late 1990's, when photographing his daughter, Elisabeth, for the cover of her CD.

Mike performed with his guitar until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, and bookings became scarce.

His neighbor suggested Mike perform in the neighbor's driveway, and Mike's second daughter offered to stream the performance live.

Mike was a hit; viewers booked him for 65 outdoor performances that summer. 

He has now played in Denver, Des Moines, Jackson Hole, and Colorado Springs. He will be in Pebble Beach soon, and is very happy.

His daughter, Elisabeth, works for Keith Urban in Nashville."

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Hanging Flowers



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Friday, May 13, 2022

Miguel Antonio, Musician



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Dorothy's Ruby Slippers - Kansas City Ballet - The Wizard of Oz





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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Quixotic



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@QuixoticFusion  

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Dresses, Hangers



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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Elliott Threatt

 


Every year, comedian Elliott Threatt celebrates his birthday the same way: He gives back to the community.

This year, Elliott provided lunch and birthday cake to front-line workers at Synergy Services, Inc.'s Synergy Youth Resiliency Center in North Kansas City, Missouri.

The organization offers help and support to learn life skills. They also offer counseling for youth in crisis, and there is a free medical and dental clinic on site.

Last year, Elliott collaborated with Hope Faith Ministries, and commissioned Minsky's Pizza to deliver 200 pizzas.

Happy birthday, Elliott!

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Caleb Blacksher, Blacksher Music

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Penny Mufuka



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Chef Penny Mufuka greets her mentors outside Bamboo Penny's Thai restaurant, which she owns with her husband, Doug.

Penny emigrated to the United States from a rural area in Thailand. 

With no money, and not able to speak English well, she began by washing dishes at a restaurant. 

She is now excelling as a Chef, and businesswoman, who owns multiple restaurants.

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Lights




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Coleen Dieker, Violinist



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@la_colina_violinista  

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Celebrating Mothers





To every woman who has carried a child, adoptive mothers, step mothers, foster mothers, we celebrate you on Mother's Day.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Orb



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Geese



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Friday, May 6, 2022

Sarah Lynn: Musician, Songwriter, The Nite Owls



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   Sarah Lynn, with Wyatt and one of the five instruments she plays.

   The Nite Owls: Wyatt Brewer & Sarah Lynn.

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Thanaisawan Sun, Singer



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@ss_ssunn 

Danielle Nicole Schnebelen: Bassist, Band Leader


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Danielle Nicole was named Best Bass Player at the Blues Music Awards last evening in Memphis.

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