A picture is worth a thousand words

Oftentimes, a photo or illustration can tell the most powerful and distinct story about a tragedy. This week the New York Times ran "Op-Art: Scenes From a Catastrophe," featuring works from four painters, Mario Benjamin, Emmanuel Dostaly, Pascale Monnin and Patrice Piard, "that reflect on the disaster and its aftermath."



This is the first in the series is by Pascale Monnin from Port-au-Prince and is demonstrative of the tragedy and trauma of the last two weeks in Haiti.

It's a timely reminder, especially as there is a continued need for money and food and resources to help this devastated island nation. It's not too late to donate.

Way, way back week

Supposedly it's way, way back week on Facebook, and you're supposed to post photos from your past. Here are a couple when I was blonde, curly and perhaps more innocent...though there may be a question mark with the last one. Figured I might as well share the chuckles here as well.

Circa 8th grade

Circa mid high school

Random recent photos

Just a couple of random recent photos with editorial notes...

B Spot's Vanilla Bean Apple Pie Bacon Milkshake = Mike's Favorite. Thing. Ever. With. Ice. Cream.

Silver Patron + Shot Glasses + Recipe for Patron Silver Bell Shooter = Best. Office. Holiday. Gift.

Mike figuring out how to balance my heavy, beloved S'mores tree topper on our Christmas tree = Priceless

The 18" blingy Christmas tree that welcomes visitors to my office = Gaudy holiday cheer

Happy Halloween from the Italian bear

Would you like witch's brew or chicken parmesan with your pasta??

Happy Halloween from the stuffed bear that greets you as you enter Papa Bear's Italian restaurant in Canton.

My first visit to The Horseshoe

Wisconsin v. OSU. October 10, 2009.
We had an awesome time!

It was the radio

Eight years ago today, I listened to Peter Jennings narrate the 9/11 tragedy. I was on a business trip via car to Michigan and didn't actually see any images of the Twin Towers, Pentagon or Shanksville, Pa., until 7:30 that evening. I witnessed this tragedy through radio, which was still a heartbreaking experience. To hear his voice - and those of the other correspondents and people being interviewed - break with emotion was heartwrenching.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends of those lost on that day.

A kick in the pants

Some days, it's just nice to be reminded...