mark tiedemann

We’ve known our friend Mark Tiedemann since Clarion 1988. He’s a writer, but that’s not what we’re talking about today. Mark is also a photographer. He took our wedding photos, and he took this in 1992:

Nicola and Kelley, 1992 by Mark Tiedemann

Mark shows his work, and shares it privately — but now I’m delighted to say that his virtual studio doors are open and you’re all invited. Please go take a look at his fabulous black & white and color work.

Mark’s been a part of some of our most treasured memories, and helped us preserve them too. Friendship and talent: two great gifts (*hugs friend Mark through the internet*). If you have a photographer friend, go hug them too. Because the best pictures tell stories that get right to the heart of things.

Enjoy your day. I hope there is beauty in it.

Morning Forest by Mark Tiedemann

Morning Over Wetlands by Mark Tiedemann

A liberal rant for a Saturday

Good morning, people of the world.

Today I was going to post a cheerful music video (details withheld to prolong the suspense for the next post)… but I just got off the phone with my friend Mark, who pointed me to this little story about his special experience with political campaigns this week.

Warning: it’s totally not non-partisan, and if you are sensitive to criticisms of John McCain you may wish to avoid it. Although if you are a McCain/Palin supporter and can persuade yourself to read beyond the tone of Mark’s post for the factual content, it would interest me to know your response.

Go read. Have fun. Music later. Tea now. Happy Saturday.