photocamp, originally uploaded by RichardThomas.

Saturday, April 21st @ the Homewood Public Library from 10am to 5PM. This “un-conference” is born out of my fascination with photography and the desire to learn more. I am so looking forward to observing how both professionals and amateur photographers work their magic.

Many thanks to the volunteer organizers who helped me make this event possible. Special thanks to the Birmingham Public Library for sponsoring us as well as providing refreshments. Special thanks to Adobe & Flickr as well.

Watch for my behind the scenes shots on Flickr.

So I had heard about the tax day soiree from a Catalyst email and decided to head downtown to see what the festivities were all about. The line of cars waiting to hand off their tax forms and hard-earned money were wrapped around several blocks. The postal workers earned their money tonight.

There were several local bands playing and a good time was had by all, even Birmingham’s finest. Next year, I’d suggest stopping by and getting some sort of tax relief! Flickr set is here.

How cool is this? There are waaaay too many excellent photographers and photo sites out there. How do you choose the best? But if you agree, then please click the icon above and vote. Thanks! Click me.

Gulf Of Mexico Meets Gulf Shores, AL

Originally uploaded by Mojo Denbow’s Photo Studio.

Also known as the “redneck Riviera”

My poor brain needs more partitions and defragged. I’m exhausted. The new job is fantastic, the boss is a great lady who takes a genuine interest in her new hires and wants us to grow. For the past month, I have learned so much about Oracle, SQL, UNIX, and the company’s proprietary software. The problem? I have come home mentally beat every night. I’m not complaining at all, just observing. But I look forward to the day when I can do the job & still have some brain bandwidth.

PhotoCamp is coming up in 2 weeks (Sat. April 21) and I’ll be working with the rest of the organizers to make sure it will be a success. Please attend!

 IPSA’s April meeting is today!

Dimitri Glazkov, Estrada
Jeff Keeton, UAB Web Communications
Thursday, April 5, 2007, 11:30am – 1pm
(Networking 11:30-noon; Program noon – 1pm)
St. Vincents’ Bruno Conference Center – Auditorium
On top of this, I’m trying to learn how to be a father. Baby Denbow is still 5 months away and I’ll need all of that time. I’m also working on doing everything I can to support WonderWife with anything she needs/wants during this process. So far, she has been, well, wonderful.

Because it is 12:24 on a work night, I’m typing away at my keyboard & scrambling whatever brain matter I have left. Time to defrag my brain and then shut down.

 Wonderwife and I are taking a gulf coast vacation on this 3-day weekend. From Mobile to Dauphin Island, Gulf Shores to Destin, Florida. We’re going to try Ed’s Seafood Shed right on Mobile Bay, but are stymied as to where to go while in Gulf Shores.

Any seafood suggestions? Anyone? Anyone?

Recently, I discovered three, count em, 3 grey chest hairs. ACK! Oh well, at least I’ll never have to worry about baldness.

Lets face it, The Mojo Network wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t for your readership and participation, I know this and it is encouraging. Heck, it inspires me to keep it up. I won’t quit my day job over it because lets face it, this is one of many hobbies for this enthusiast. So, enough about me for now. What about you?

Here’s your opportunity to share your passions. Want free advertising? Shoot me an email to mojodenbow AT gmail.com with “Me, Me, Me” in the subject line. Add your company name, what you do there, the service it provides, company home page or blog. Your company may be chosen at random to get some free ad space on this site.

Got a project you are working on that needs publicity? Add it to the comments of this article or shoot me an email.

Do you write/maintain a bog that needs a little link love? Gimme.

Festival coming soon? Shoot me the details and we’ll promote it.

Shameless plugs are welcome.

Have something to say about a product or service mentioned in previous articles? Why not express your opinion in the comments so others can join in on the discussion? Who knows, you may just start a conversation that affects change.

Let’s turn my monologue into a dialogue.

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Grandma, originally uploaded by Mojo Denbow’s Photo Studio.

Rest in peace and comfort, grandma. We love you.

1929-2007

Everyone who knows me, can attest to my good-nature and ability to get along great with people, but sometimes, that is not enough. This week, WonderWife discovered a used crib and changing table/dresser for a great price on craigslist Birmingham.
After the initial contact, status check of the furniture, we agreed to meet this Saturday to purchase. With cash in hand and traveling in a rented cargo van from Trussville to Helena, the owner called us 10 minutes out and said they had just sold the furniture!! What the ****?

Dumbass: “Didn’t you know there were other interested parties?”

Denbow’s: Um, no, how would we?

Dumbass: “They paid us what we were asking”

Denbow’s: Um, okay, we had cash in hand and were willing to part with it.

Dumbass: “Sorry about that”

Denbow’s **click**

The Dumbasses gave us their address an hour before the meetup and called 10 minutes before after traveling 40 miles one-way? On top of all this, the pregnant Wonderwife took it a lot better than I did. She was really looking forward to this furniture because it WAS a great deal because it is still available at Babies-R-Us for a lot more.

Un-freaking-believable.

Humidity

Originally uploaded by Mojo Denbow’s Photo Studio.

A good hike interrupted by rain and then intense humidity in the Dismals Canyon, Alabama. Past twilight the canyon lights up with tiny creatures called Dismalites. These “glowworms” require a select habitat to survive and are unique to only a few places on Earth. Dismals Canyon is one of only a few places outside New Zealand where they are known to exist.

Colloquially known as Dismalites, they are the larvae stage in the life of an insect called the fungus gnat “Arachnocampa luminosa” that emits a bright blue-green light to attract food, in the form of other flying insects.

It requires a select habitat to survive: humidity to prevent it from drying out; hanging surfaces to allow it to send down sticky feeding lines to trap the food; an adequate food supply of insects brought in on the river flowing through the canyon; a still atmosphere to prevent lines from tangling and darkness to allow it to show a light.

Dismals Canyon provides the perfect habitat for these unique insects to survive.

Hey gang, thanks for sticking it out and waiting for a new post here. I am still trying to figure out how to manage my new job, pregnant wonderwife and have time for self. It is a great mental workout which leaves little time for blogging. My brain and body are tired trying to adjust.

There are TONS to talk about and will be discussed here soon (today, tomorrow?)

Hope you are well!