Drink, Don’t Drive, Beer and Milk are Cheaper

I just don’t understand it, beer and milk are cheaper than gas-but I don’t drink beer anymore since my active-duty days as a U.S. Army soldier spoiled me, when I was stationed in Germany, for the taste of Hefeweizen. Milk is no different, as a kid I drank it by the gallon, but with age, as with many people, I became lactose intolerant. So I’m stuck to driving usually with an occasional Red Bull or Vitamin Water in hand and like most Americans, I just don’t understand why gas is so expensive.

I’ve heard it all, from the fact that the dollar is weak against the Euro and other currencies to the government rules and regulations that impede drilling and refining here at home, thus making us more dependant on overseas oil–yet the petroleum companies are making record-breaking, billion-dollar profits. Sadly I’m starting to look at the whole U.S. way of life as a big conspiracy by the credit card companies, the petroleum industry, the pharmaceutical companies and the financial institutions to eliminate the middle-class. [Read more]

Still a Red Bull Drinker–Headed to Hangar-7!

Still exhausted from the Virgin Islands with only about 350 emails to answer and I’m headed to Houston for this weekend’s one-day workshop, home for a few days, then off to the Chicago Workshop next weekend. (Yes, the DVD’s are on the way, see below.) While my life is exhausting at times, it can also be exhilarating as last week I received permission, personally from Red Bull Billionaire and founder, Mr. Dietrich Mateschitz to utilize his famous Hanger-7 in Salzburg, Austria for a photo shoot.

This is rare permission that came direct from Austria. [Read more]

Posing a Model is Similar to Diamonds

My body aches, my shoulders, nose, ears and neck are sunburned. I’m sitting in seat 3C, legs tired, lower-back in slight pain and a few bug bites, as I enjoy another plane ride home from the Virgin Islands-thanks, Alex, Kevin, Pedro, Mark, Becky, Steve, Joe, Heidi, Jimmy and all the rest of the residents in the Virgin Islands, you help make things happen-like magazine covers and book covers!

Also a special thanks to Louis, owner of one of the most popular jewelry store chains and hotels in the “VI,” you were a great host for lunch, but letting us use your thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings was very kind and I look forward in working with you again. These great accessories, from diamonds to gold, accentuated the photographs and gave us an opportunity to sway away from the traditional photos typical of the Virgin Islands-it challenged us to think about the proper way to pose a model while showcasing precious diamonds, not an easy feat if you’re used to glamour photography only. [Read more]

Postive Energy–The Natural Drink

Between travels, family and personal issues, I’m far behind and neglected this blog. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to keep up with it more. I also plan on revamping the website for an easier flow for the image galleries. Seems the move to a new server has caused issues with the gallery program. I haven’t been able to upload any new images and I also want it easier to navigate while showing you some technical data. I also want to start making it a habit to add an image on every post, so some reprogramming/html is required. Look for it soon!

Now, back to the ranch. The topic today is something I’ve covered somewhat before—friends. During these trying times these past few months I’m figuring out who my true friends are and finding out, the hard way, who isn’t. I’m not going to name them, learned a long time ago that’s a good way to make someone mad, usually because you honestly missed adding their name. I guess we all go through life figuring this out at one point or another, so I’ll focus on my true friends—and before I forget, thanks! You know who you are! [Read more]