The Villagnome
We Villanova Basketball fans have an unofficial mascot, the Villagnome, who is personified in a facebook page and twitter account. But, the Villagnome isn’t just an abstract mascot, many of us fans purchase our very own gnomes to cheer on the Cats with. Along with these gnomes, though, comes an uncomfortable tradition. Continue reading
I had intended last week on doing a daily post, a la travel blogs, but an iffy internet connection, and the loads of fun I was having, conspired to prevent that. As such, I’m only making one post with some highlights from the trip, and a collection of what I think were the most memorable photos. Continue reading
The Summit. 10,800 feet. That's probably a 12,000 foot peak behind us.
Out of Bounds Stout....very nice.
For the first round, I had the Out of Bounds Stout, and my brother tried the 15th Anniversary Ale. Round Two was Dry-Hopped IPA for me and Hog Heaven Barleywine Ale for him. The third round was The Reverend Belgian-Style Quadruple Ale and the Collaboration Not Litigation Ale. Continue reading
I’m visiting my brother in Colorado next week. It’ll be my first time to Colorado in almost a decade, and the first time I’ll have a chance to look around and actually explore the area.
Consequently, I’m bringing my camera. Continue reading
I'm an engineer by trade, and a photographer by hobby. In the fall of 2007, I bought my first digital SLR, a Nikon D40x, and haven't looked back yet. The majority of my photographic expeditions involve abandoned structures in Western Pennsylvania, but I'm never without my camera while on the road or at a Pirates game, and I have been known to take the occasional photo of a plant.