just some pics…
… that I (finally) moved from the camera to my hard-drive. These are a choice few.
Category: Picture Daze
since tis the season…
… I figured this Picture Daze from 2006 was worth reposting. Disclaimer: This edition of Picture Daze utilizes photos from other sources to facilitate the telling of the story. … which happens to be true 1967, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first time I saw him, he was emerging out of a huge dumpster wearing a semi toothless grin delighted in his paperbags filled with empty bottles. I was all of 8 years old at the …
Picture Daze #10 – Frogway
(be prepared for several video views.) Googling “Frogway the Musical” and here are a few things I came across. This picture (to the right) is the cast of the upcoming production for one. A fine looking bunch don’t you think? The director is also an actor of renown. There is also a Malaysian Idol finalist and another emerging Pop Star as well as a former Miss Malaysia/Universe in the present cast. (Here are some other …
A couple of old features may return.
I’ve been meaning to bring back Picture Daze for a while now. First it’s a great excuse to scan in those old slowly disintegrating photographs into digital format. Plus it also gives me an opportunity to record and share some stories. So, look out for that… probably tomorrow or Monday depending on when I can get the scanner to get working again. I’m thinking that perhaps this will occur at least every other week. I …
I knew they were somewhere!
And my ex-brother-in-law delivered them 2 days ago. A box of old letters and pictures – from before and during the marriage years. (Also known as “the age of confusion”.) No regrets though… we’re still good friends. Anyway, the point here is PICTURES! (Kien, you’ve got to see some of these – including the famous “Windjammer” shot!) This means the return of PICTURE DAZE! Come back later in the AM and a story will follow. …
Picture Daze #9 – tales in two cities
Disclaimer: This edition of Picture Daze utilizes photos from other sources to facilitate the telling of the story. … which happens to be true 1967, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first time I saw him, he was emerging out of a huge dumpster wearing a semi toothless grin delighted in his paperbags filled with empty bottles. I was all of 8 years old at the time and waiting at the parking lot behind the offices where …
Picture Daze # 8 – Christmas Trees?
Growing up Catholic in a Muslim country was really no big deal at all… at least not for me. When I grew up in Malaysia respect and understanding for people of other faiths was a matter of fact. Muslims, Hindus, Taoist, Buddhists, Sikhs and Christians were fervent in their faiths, cultures and traditions and respected each other for theirs.I have to credit my mother for initiating the Christmas decorations at our home. We were one …
Picture Daze #7 – Fair Friends
This week’s Picture Daze edition is a small sampling of life here in the Big “NO”. These pics were taken last weekend. The annual Big Fresno Fair was in town and scarysquirrelman and I decided to grace the event with our presence. The traffic was ridiculous but we finally made it into the in-field parking, past the metal detectors, through the scary tunnel and out into the Fairgrounds. I am constantly amazed by the humanity …
Picture Daze #6 – Sitiawan & Pangkor
My Dad passed away in May 1971. For the Christmas holidays that year (which ran for 7 weeks) I was sent packing off to the hamlet of Sitiawan in the state of Perak. My uncle Mark lived there and sending me away provided my mother a much needed break to recover from the traumatic events of the year. This was hardly my first trip there (and far from my last.) I knew the place well. …