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I live in Phoenix AZ, and have been working at the cable company since 1989, (I'll let you do the math...it depresses me too much!). I have a dog and a drum set at home that I play with/on regularly. Oh...and a computer. Duh... I shoot all Canon gear. Currently the 40D. I mainly focus on Glamour/Beauty/Artistic Nude photography, but I also love Event & Street photography!

Monday, October 16, 2006

FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on Counterfeit One Touch Basic/Profile and One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Test Strips

FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on Counterfeit One Touch Basic/Profile and One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Test Strips

Ok everyone, this one hits pretty close to home since I have had Diabetes for about 8 years or so. Normally when I see these types of alerts in emails and such I am the first one to investigate it and verify it's a legitamate issue. I strongly encourage you to do the same. But, if you follow this link, you will see that this is for real. If you or someone you know use these test strips (I do!) PLEASE read this information and check the Lot Number on your supplies. It just makes sense to me to be safe...

Here is a link straight to the manufactures site that talks directly to this issue:

http://www.lifescan.com/company/about/press/counterfeit/

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

LIZARD BIRTHING

My sister in Austin TX sent this to me and I just HAD to share it! I don't know the author, so please forgive me for not posting credit to him, but whoever he is...THANKS!


LIZARD BIRTHING


"If you have raised kids (or been one), and gone through the pet syndrome including toilet flush burials for dead goldfish!

Overview: I had to take my son's lizard to the vet.

Here's what happened:

Just after dinner one night, my son came up to tell me there was "something wrong" with one of the two lizards he holds prisoner in his room.

"He's just lying there looking sick," he told me. "I'm serious, dad, can you help?"

I put my best lizard-healer statement on my face and followed him into his bedroom. One of the little lizards was indeed lying on his back, looking stressed. I immediately knew what to do.

"Honey," I called, "come look at the lizard!"

"Oh my! gosh," my wife diagnosed after a minute. "She's having babies."

"What?" my son demanded. "But their names are Bert and Ernie, Mom!"

I was equally outraged.

"Hey, how can that be? I thought we said we didn't want them to reproduce," I accused my wife.

"Well, what do you want me to do, post a sign in their cage?" she inquired. (I actually think she said this sarcastically!)

"No, but you were supposed to get two boys!" I reminded her, (in my most loving, calm, sweet voice, while gritting my teeth together).

"Yeah, Bert and Ernie!" my son agreed.

"Well, it's just a little hard to tell on some guys, you know," she informed me. (Again with the sarcasm, you think?)

By now the rest of the family had gathered to see what was going on. I shrugged, deciding to make the best of it.

"Kids, this is going to be a wondrous experience, I announced. "We're about to witness the miracle of birth."

"Oh, gross!" they shrieked.

"Well, isn't THAT just great! What are we going to do with a litter of tiny little lizard babies?" my wife wanted to know. (I really do think she was being snotty here, too. Don't you?)

We peered at the patient. After much struggling, what looked like a tiny foot would appear briefly, vanishing a scant second later.

"We don't appear to be making much progress," I noted.


"It's breech," my wife whispered, horrified.

"Do something, Dad!" my son urged.

"Okay, okay." Squeamishly, I reached in and grabbed the foot when it next appeared, giving it a gentle tug. It disappeared. I tried several more times with the same results.

"Should I call 911," my eldest daughter wanted to know. "Maybe they could talk us through the trauma." (You see a pattern here with the females in my house?)

"Let's get Ernie to the vet," I said grimly.

We drove to the vet with my son holding the cage in his lap. "Breathe, Ernie, breathe," he urged.

"I don't think lizards do Lamaze," his mother noted to him. (Women can be so cruel to their own young. I mean what she does to me is one thing, but this boy is of her womb, for God's sake.)

The Vet took Ernie back to the examining room and peered at the little animal through a magnifying glass.

"What do you think, Doc, a C-section?" I suggested scientifically.

"Oh, very interesting," he murmured. "Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, may I speak to you privately for a moment?"

I gulped, nodding for my son to step outside.

"Is Ernie going to be okay?" my wife asked.

"Oh, perfectly," the Vet assured us. "This lizard is not in labor. In fact, that isn't EVER going to happen...

Ernie is a boy. You see, Ernie is a young male. And occasionally, as they come into maturity, like most male species, they um....um....masturbate. Just the way he did, lying on his back." He blushed, glancing at my wife. "Well, you know what I'm saying, Mr. Cameron."

We were silent, absorbing this.

"So Ernie's just...just... excited," my wife offered.

"Exactly," the vet replied, relieved that we understood.

More silence. Then my viscous, cruel wife started to giggle. And giggle. And then even laugh loudly.

"What's so funny?" I demanded, knowing, but not believing that the woman I married would commit the upcoming affront to my flawless manliness.

Tears were now running down her face. Laughing It's just...that...I'm picturing you pulling on its... its...teeny little..." she gasped for more air to bellow in laughter once more.

"That's enough," I warned. We thanked the Vet and hurriedly bundled the lizards and our son back into the car. He was glad everything was going to be okay.

"I know Ernie's really thankful for what you've done, Dad," he told me.

"Oh, you have NO idea,"

Closed mouth, my wife agreed, collapsing with laughter.

2 - Lizards - $140...
1 - Cage - $50...
Trip to the Vet - $30...
Memory of your husband pulling on a lizard's winkie... Priceless!

Moral of the story - finish biology class - lizards lay eggs!"




I don't know about all of you, but I forgot that last bit about the eggs too!!

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Shiver me Timbers! It's INTERNATIONAL Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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But more important ye swabbies thar's VOTN' ta be done!

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Avast, me maties! Vote now, a'fore Davie Jones comes t'claim ya!

Cap'n Wilgar!

Friday, August 18, 2006

Monday, July 17, 2006

Welcome to The World

Ever wonder what the Ultra Rich do with all their money? Well, for some, philantropy is a natural thing:(http://www.gatesfoundation.org/default.htm)
But for those who can't see the plight of their own people whom they have enslaved to make themselves wealthier, they have other ideas: Welcome to The World

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Chameleon on Flickr - Photo Sharing!










Chameleon on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I like these. I would love to have your input as well! Leave a comment on the pictures page on Flickr!

===Steven===>>

Friday, July 07, 2006

Troopers Batman & Robin are here to save the Gothem City Empire

So, I am cruising the web, looking at pics from the last DragonCon, and this is what I find. (There are tons more pics to see, but THIS one was worth sharing!!)

Share and Enjoy!

(You'll have to follow the link to see the pic. Don't worry, it's "Work-Safe". Unless, that is, you are not aloud to laugh out loud at work... If THAT'S the case, you need a different job!)

Saturday, July 01, 2006

The Black Citadel: Remember this?

I want to make sure as many people as possible have a chance to experience this. Take about five minutes of your time to watch. Or, do as I did: Listen. (I didnt' see the video at the bottom of the page, so I was only hearing the audio, and I think it was more potent. But make up your own mind on that score...
I want to say Thank You to my brother Chris for sharing this with me.
I Love You!

The Black Citadel: Remember this?

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Odd but True! Twinkies Cookbook

And the world keeps getting stranger and fatter. Stranger and fatter. But I have to admit, the burrito sounds intriguing...

Sunday, June 18, 2006

On a Hot Summer Day...


Elizabeth 061706 (14)
Originally uploaded by Wilgar.
Wouldn't you like to do this when it's 112 degrees? I know when I TOOK this picture yesterday the temperature was rising a bit where I was standing!
Follow this link for a few more pics from this impromptu photoshoot. There is more to come in the following weeks so be sure to keep checking in!

===Steven===>>

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Today is my birthday

Thanks to my friends and family who have wished, emailed, and sung "Happy Birthday" to me today! (Yes...SUNG!)
For those of you who may not know it, I turn 40 today! Woot!
So, to celebrate I have decided to post this comment on my blog. BRILLIANT!

Friday, June 09, 2006

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

DarkCon '07 Is Coming!


This is going to be a GREAT convention!

Created by Gamers FOR Gamers, and fans of Sci-fi / fantasy, LARPing, etc.

There's going to be 24hr gaming of all kinds! RPG, Boardgames, Cardgames, Computer gaming, a Merchant Bazaar and Artisan Display, Great parties, events for the "Gamer Widows", Childrens programming!

Check out www.DarkCon.org for all the details!!

BTW: The photo of the Lady in Green is Chameleon of The Dark Ones. She's the Chair of the Con. SHE'S going to be there...are YOU??

Monday, April 10, 2006

Tragedy

Today I learned of a terrible tragedy that has befallen a dear friend of mine. Dorinda’s eldest son Bradley died in an accidental drowning a day ago. I have no information about what happened, or who was involved. All I could think to do when I learned of this was to call her and just let her know that I love her and offer my support. What can you say to someone going through this? There is nothing that can ease this pain. Nothing. I know the feeling of loss when my father Morris passed away 16 years ago. But children are supposed to out live their parents. To lose a son this way is terrible and I just don’t have to words to express my feelings adequately enough. But I am willing to bet that I don’t have to. I am sure that each of you reading this, whether you know me personally or not can make yourself understand not only Dorinda’s loss, but how it feels to be her friend at this time. If you can’t, then I would ask that you simply take a moment to think about how you would feel in this situation. I don’t want to depress you, but it’s important to come to terms with grief. This is my way of coping: Talking to you in this electronic medium.
I have to say that I am thinking a bit more about mortality. My mother, who lives in my home, is not a healthy woman. And although I am sure she will not pass away suddenly in the night anytime soon, I am pretty sure that I will be here after she is gone. And I don’t know how I will handle it. I know that when my father died, I wound up on the floor in my living room crying into Heathers arms like a little baby. And the pain of having to return to the office where he and I both worked at the time and seeing all the people who knew us both was extremely difficult. Knowing that this pain lay in my future is doing nothing to improve my somber mood. Sigh.
This is all I can type for now. I need to rest my mind and my fingers.

Good Night.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Child Bride

This is a disturbing story, but still has a small feeling of hope in it.

Just read it please.
Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone From Yahoo! News

Saturday, February 11, 2006

ABC News: Ind. House Wrongly Valued at $400 Million

ABC News: Ind. House Wrongly Valued at $400 Million

There are times when you come across a story so strange that it needs to be shared! This, to me, is one of those times!

We humans keep gumming up the workings of how we govern ourselves and every so often the technology comes back to bite us in the butt!

Share and Enjoy!

Monday, February 06, 2006

DarkCon 2007

DarkCon 2007 has a new design and it is WONDERFUL! Check it out! Bookmark it! Add it to your Favorites and check it often for updates to DarkCon '07!

Saturday, February 04, 2006

For those who need some help believing.


One Whole Year... Later
Originally uploaded by CherryVega.
In the tradition of non-linear storytelling, I would like to introduce you to Matt and Cherry. They met before they knew each other. They lived hundreds of miles apart, and traveled thousands of miles more to come together at a place that neither had ever been before. He saw her, but she didn't see him, and neither of them saw what was to come.
This story is true. But you have to read it for yourself to believe it.

Start HERE.

The title of this book speaks for itself



Originally uploaded by Wilgar.
May your Cud never Sour.