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The Rhetoric of Camera Size and Dead Cats

So people generally act one of three ways when a camera appears. Some ignore you no matter what. I like them the best. Some mug for the camera in various ways. This can actually be useful, depending. It can also … Continue reading

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Zen and the Art of Whatever Story I Want to Tell

I’m a big fan of Robert Pirsig’s semi-autobiographical novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. You know how you hear people say books changed their lives. Perhaps that elicits an eye roll. Well I’m here to tell you it … Continue reading

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A Holiday Season PSA

I recently made this PSA for Missão Saúde para a Humanidade. Among the things they do is raise money to bring children from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal for advanced medical care.  And one way they raise money is selling Portuguese crafts … Continue reading

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Scenes Plus Music Get the Job Done

I’ve started making culture/travel videos for GMPTV!  I’ve been making and sharing other sorts of videos with Carl Munson since moving to Portugal almost two years ago — including the web series An Englishman & an Irishman Explore Portugal. Here’s … Continue reading

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Time to Get Real

I was away the entire month of June. I spent the first week of July moving to a new apartment. I’m ready to get back to work. And I’m ready for my new routine. Why should you care? Among the … Continue reading

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