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Just for fun
Here are some fun things I enjoy:
Bicycling. I ride 52 weeks a year, in all kinds of weather. "There's nothing
like the feel of sleet on your knees." If you don't understand, there's probably
no way I could explain it to you, but
these essays on
bicycling might help. Important note: Although I ride with other family
members, I do that only in good weather.
Photography. I began with photography when I was a full-time reporter and never gave it
up after I changed careers. I'm a Nikon fan and although my trusty Nikon
N8008 -- a film camera -- is still in the closet, I rarely shoot with it any
more, having switched over to Nikon digital SLRs.
Video. I'm
an amateur videographer, but I enjoy putting together short fun segments using a
pair of Canon HV20's and Adobe Premiere Elements.
Here's a sample of my work
(produced, captured and edited by yours truly. Did the voiceover too).
Home Theater. I'm a huge movie fan, but I like complex movies that are
hard to understand sometimes, the first time through. Home theater technology is
an answer, sort of, but for many years you had to make compromises in picture
and audio quality in return for the convenience of seeing the film at home. No
more. I now have a system with better picture and sound than most theaters I've
been to, and that's not uncommon, even in relatively modest setups. See
http://www.home-theater-system-review.com/ for a brief explanation or
www.avsforum.com for more information on
home theater than one human can understand. Also:
- My favorite film of all time: "Field
of Dreams." The closing shot of this movie can still bring tears to my
eyes.
- Some films still have to be experienced in a
theater. What brings me out to the cinema?
Star Wars in any flavor, the Lord
of the Rings trilogy, and anything that's equally capable of taking the
viewer to another universe.
Reading. My favorite author
is David Brin. If you only read one book by Brin, read
The Postman. Do not see the movie based on this book! It's a dog!
You won't like the book as well if you do. This is in contrast to
Master and Commander. The movie made me like the book more, and the
book made me like the movie more. But enough about my likes and dislikes . .
. if you're in my class, I'd like to know about yours. What's your favorite
film of all time? What do you enjoy?
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