A first step with InDesign

Yesterday I installed the demo version of Adobe InDesign and started mucking about some. Thus far I’ve only worked with a “book” layout, but I’ve really enjoyed what experienced. Some initial thoughts are below. I do have to say I’m not typically a fan of Adobe’s UI design. I’ve gotten used to Lightroom, and I…

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A-a-a-a-agitation

I suffer with allergies. As such, Spring is a very conflicted time for me. I love seeing the new foliage on the trees and enjoy flowers, but these things which I love cause my body to short-circuit. It’s odd. One of the most intolerable symptoms of my allergy suffering is an increased agitation. My tolerance…

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Unpacking Uncovered

I’ve really been enjoying writing Welcome to the Valleys in serial form as my Tuesday posts. I write the posts on Monday, my day off, and schedule them to go live on Tuesday mornings. People seem to like the story thus far, and I’ve wanted to explore the tale a bit more during the week….

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Fiction Tuesday – Uncovered

Jeremy remained in silent shock. What Ama and Walter had told him about people wanting to use him for their own ends stoked in him a fire of fear. Minister Kalson, taking notice of Jeremy’s growing discomfort, raised a reassuring hand to the youth. “You have nothing to fear from this council, Jeremy. I assure…

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Worship Zombies

Normally on Monday’s I post my sermon manuscript as my blog entry. Today I’m breaking my typical practice for two reasons. First, while the sermon this week was adequate, I didn’t particularly care for it 1. I thought the manuscript, despite several deep edits, lacked flow. It was ok, but not really worth re-sharing. Second,…

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The church of the visitor’s bullpen

When Citizen’s Bank first opened, it took up the “old-time” feel of many of the ballparks constructed during the 90’s and early 2000’s. Open sight-lines, different areas to gather with other fans, and close proximity to the action were all high points for the park. Nowhere was this more readily seen than with the way…

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