It's time for another information-/rant-filled post to clear my head of all things I *meant* to blog but never got around to... So here they are, in no particular order:

*Barack Obama ran for, and won, the Presidency.  I typically try to avoid political discussions on this blog; mostly because I know that my views are extreme and I'm already probably on some government watch list for Hippie Liberals who shouldn't be allowed to take part in the political process.  But I will just say this - America, I am very proud of you.  Thanks for taking a chance and thinking outside of the box.  (Now Californians, that's another story.  I am more than a little disappointed at how 52% of you voted on one particular issue, but, hey, one step at a time, I guess.)

*Speaking of election night, something has been bugging me for a while.  Wolf Blitzer of CNN reminds me of someone, and I've never quite been able to put my finger on it.  It plagues me on and off, sometimes interfering with my ability to sleep, or complete basic tasks around the office.  But, on election night, it hit me.  He looks like Snarf from Thundercats.  I think the resemblance is obvious.


*I am still knocked up.  I don't blog about personal things too often, which is why I have spared you all the day-to-day details of my pregnancy.  I figure you would all much rather see pretty pictures than listen to me ramble about what color I painted the nursery (blue-grey and buttery yellow), or whether we're having a girl or a boy (a boy), or what I'm craving (tomatoes), or how I'm feeling (great, thanks!).  But, rest assured, baby is growing quickly and we will be welcoming our little one in a few short months. For those of you who feel incomplete without a piccie, knock yourself out (shot by John, my second shooter at last week's wedding) -


* My darling husband and I were interviewed for f-stop and beyond, a cool little podcast/internet radio show for photographers. If you have about 45 minutes to kill, it's a fun get-to-know-us interview.

*My new blog, designed by the fine folks at Into the Darkroom, was featured in this month's Rangefinder Magazine. It's a great article on the role of blogging in a wedding/portrait photographer's arsenal.  Check it out HERE.

* I am hosting a little Finao Open House at my studio next week.  Check out the details below-