Closed the books on September.
The delayed journal posting was split down the middle — with future me knowing the outcome of an election, looking back at an optimist.
It’s going to be tough, but I never felt like I really understood the assignment.
It’s much clearer now.
October 31, 2003 - On Halloween of 2023 I began this journey looking back at decades of photos from the day. It’s been fun, heavy, wonderful and more than I can squeeze into a text box. I’ll post some recap thoughts in the future, but in the meantime? Thanks for following along!
October 30, 2005 - Lexington Kentucky celebrates Halloween every year with a Thriller parade where folks dress up like zombies and recreate the music video in the streets. I want to go back and attempt to take good pictures!
October 29, 2016 - Calligraphy and lettering workshop with Erin Barker
October 28, 2003 - Shopping at Best Buy with studio mates Heather and Dave.
October 27, 2020 - Best Buy in Springdale on Kemper Road (It has since re-opened as a Best Buy Outlet)
October 26, 2023 - Because I couldn’t be with family this day.
October 25, 2013 - MC RIB IS BACK - Reading, Ohio
October 24, 2017 - Michael Wilson helps me with an experiment to see if photos can be printed in a darkroom with mobile phone image as a negative. After several attempts, we find success! This would become the foundation of a project called A Wonderful Moment.
October 23, 2015 - Hanging with the residents of People’s Liberty this particular week and we made a poster for an upcoming gallery show about geometric forms and kaleidoscopic experiences. Reference photo we used for our piece called “Platonic Solids” and the digital design.
October 22, 2011- I’ve spent many Octobers off the grid in California. This was my home base and it was (and continues to be) one of my absolutely favorite places on the entire planet. (Electricity from water and solar. Vibe from the best of friends.)
October 21, 2023 - Duck tail, woo ooo
October 20, 2019 - Magnolia leaves
October 19, 2006 - “Madame Butterfly” performed at The Schuster Center by the Dayton Opera with designs by Jun Kaneko. Snapped this photo during the ovation but there are lots of gorgeous shots of the production on Jun’s site.
October 18, 2015 - Yes to all the things at IHOP with mom.
October 16, 2009 - Schenz Theatrical Supply, on Colerain Avenue in Camp Washington. They made fantastic costumes to buy & rent, including the Bunny costumes for the annual White House Easter egg roll starting in 1981. After the founders deaths in 2020 and 2021, the store closed a year later.
October 16, 2008 - Rock the Vote concert on Fountain Square in Cincinnati with The Breeders, The National and a great t-shirt by Caleb Halter
October 14, 2002 - First solo roadtrip had a stop in Salida, Colorado. I’d spent New Year’s Eve during Y2K out there and had a great time I’m told, so I returned. On this trip I explored San Isabel National Forest with my friend Scotty. Here he is making me nervous with his proximity to the edge.
October 13, 2013 - Behind the scenes making a cover of a single for a song by Kelley Deal and special friend (who was Lil Bub). Stream Shirtcrush on your platform of choice.
October 12, 2017 - Casey at Blink, Cincinnati’s festival of light and art (that is happening again really soon!)
October 11, 2007 - My sister, beaming. On this day she got her wings and a union pin, part of a ceremony for becoming a flight attendant. I loved quizzing her on airport codes to get ready for the test.
October 10, 2015 - Wendy’s mom catches me taking a photo in the kitchen during Farm Day, a yearly event with some of the best potluck dishes on the planet.
October 9, 2008 - Barack Obama rally at the Dragons Baseball Field in Dayton, Ohio.
October 7, 2018 - A conversation with Miranda July and Kelly Gallagher at the Woodward Theater as a part of Fotofocus. Among the topics, Joanie 4 Jackie — an underground film network for girls and women that began as a chainletter on VHS.
October 6, 2020 - Northside Yacht Club in Cincinnati keeps folks smiling & fed with specials like bringing Nihlist Arby’s tweet to life, “Drain the blood, cure and slice the flesh, season and fry the potatoes, feed them the sugar water. Be born. Toil. Die. Arby’s. We sell food.”
