TRENCHES- - - The Movie

April 20, 2007---A new science fiction film written and directed by Shane Felux and X-ILE Pictures filmed TRENCHES in Virginia and Maryland. A friend of mine was the production ccordinator and asked me to come to the set and take some stills. See the entire cast go to the slide show.

DC Voting Rights

April 16, 2007.......In the shadow of the US Capitol, thousands of hardy souls, braved the wind and the rain to demand what every US Citizen has...voting represenation in the Congress. Hard to believe, as United State citizens, residents of Washington DC do not have representation in the Congress nor the Senate. Seems unfair and unamerican! Please write your senators and congressmen urge them to give all US Taxpaying Citizens full representation and rights, just like every other American. Find your represenatives and your senator

http://www.DCVote.org

Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin

Monday, April 2 was suppose to be the peak of the Cherry Blossoms. Eighty degree weather during the previous weekend caused the earlier than expected sprouting. The sunrise time of 6:52am was easier to handle than last year. Michelle was suppose to join me in this photo excursion but she set the time on her alarm but did not turn the alarm on. This day was a bit hazy. The near full moon was hidden behind clouds, but the sun eventually burned it off and the Cherry Trees were spectacular. However they were short lived this year. Two days later cold weather and eventually snow shorten their lives.

Workout With Wylie

Biggest Loser contestant and winner, Mark Wylie brought his enthusiasm and encouragement to Best Buddies Maryland to share his passion of good health through exercise. Sponsored by First Financial Group, over 200 people joined in the exercises at the Du Burns Arena, the practice facility of the Baltimore Blast soccer team. The Biggest Loser Maryland contestant Amy Hildreth exercises with a Best Buddies Family.

Baltimore Blast soccer star, Cristian Neagu dances to an Elvis Presley beat with a Buddy Pair.

Marty Wolff, The Biggest Loser's Missouri contestant shows proper techniques to a Buddy participant.

Mark Wylie with his new buddies.

Baltimore Blast Soccer star Giuliano Celenza and his newest fans.

Amy Hildreth, Marty Wolff, Mark Wylie and their new friends.

Blue Dot II

The second day of the Blue Dot TV commericial production by DCP Productions. A cold home is only a fantasy when you have Blue Dot protection. "Don't worry dear, we have Blue Dot!"
It only looks cold, we used real ice, dry ice and good makeup.

Blue Dot 1

On the set for the Blue Dot Commerical. The nightmare of when things are too hot in the kitchen, don't worry Blue Dot is there to keep your air cooling needs under control. Produced by DCP Productions. The first day was the hot kitchen scene with actors.........

North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Jürgen Rüttgers

Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Jürgen Rüttgers visited the German Embassy in Washington DC on February 12th. To honor his visit, over 80 guest joined Ambassador Klaus Scharioth for dinner in the main hall of the embassy. During his week long visit he met with adminstration officials, senators, congressmen and business leaders. Major topics of discussion included: energy security, bio-security, and innovation.

Colombian Affair

A Colombian Affair, the Best Buddies Miami event to support one to one friendships for people with intellectual disabilities was held on December 16, 2006. Over 400 people attended the festivities located on Watson Island in Miami Florida.

From the NBC television show The Biggest Loser, Melinda Suttle, Kim Lyons, (Red team trainer), Mark "Wylie", Marty Wolff and Amy Hildreth.

Tamie Sheffield, Omarosa Stallworth, Carl Lewis, Kelly Hu and Mitch with Buddies.

Performing in the Buddies Idol Contest, Janessa Alguino sings "Que Le Den Candela."

Tori Ackley with American Idol's, Ryan Seacrest.

Best Buddies John Castaneda and Carlos Vives.

The Carlos Vives performance.

Best Buddies Ball

Reza Pahlavi, Avi, an Israeli Knesset Member, Best Buddies Founder and Chairman Anthony Shriver, The Honorable Dalia Itzik, Speaker of the Knesset, State of Israel dance at the Best Buddies Ball on October 28th. In the spirit of "Tzedakah," a Hebrew term for righteous giving, this year's event will support the launch of Best Buddies programs for people with intellectual disabilities in Israel.

David Caruso, star of CSI:Miami, was honored at the Ball with the Spirit of Leadership Award for his continuous support to Best Buddies over the years.

The Honorable Israel Meir Lau, former Chief Rabbi, State of Israel with Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Blondie performed for the 750 attendees.

Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach

The Daytona Beach Biketoberfest October 22, the parade of people on Main Street. In between doing several photo shoots for GEICO, we had the opportunity to see some of the fun.

More photos at GEICOSY

Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge

On October 12, 500 plus riders took part in the Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge, a series of bike rides along the Pacific Coast Highway from Carmel to San Simeon, CA. This event raised raised $2.5 million to support Best Buddies.

Biggest Loser Personal Trainer Kim Lyons with Buddy Katie Meade at the celebrity tandem race on the Hearst Ranch.

Third Eye Blind at the Hearst Ranch.

The celebrities

Patches

What do you get when you have warm evening light, green luscious grass, some fallen leaves and a willing and handsome model?
Patches' fall photograph!!

Atlantic City Chopper Expo

Another interesting motorcycle event. To view the show's images go to the Geicosy site. I was extremely fortunate to get a room on the 30th floor overlooking the bay and Atlantic City. We had gorgeous weather. At the show, I was able to be a papparazzi-----

Duane "Dog" Chapman the Bounty Hunter

Beth Chapman

Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" star Ami James

Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" co-star Chris Nuñez