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Tuesday On the Web

Those Tuesday-after-a-holiday days, they are very sneaky.  You think you can get away with not posting and then you realize you have committed to do your “on the web” roundup.  So instead of having a new photo, here’s proof that my husband thinks I’m totally awesome.  And yes, my link roundup for the week.

On the Web

What should I do to my work laptop before I leave my job? I’m not quitting my day job any time soon (it’s pretty great, actually) but I do need to get a new laptop in the near future, which means turning in my old one.  This is a good resource for anyone turning back in computer equipment for whatever reason.

Why going to the gym is a waste of time, money and resources Loved this article about how studies show that exercise doesn’t actually help you lose weight and keep it off.  Awesome, since I just joined a gym.  Of course, like anything, knowledge is power.  Don’t eat your way to oblivion and you’ll be fine.

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Ah, the RenFest.  Honestly, I was both disappointed and impressed with the festival.  Not quite as many over-the-top enthusiasts as might have thrilled me, but at the same time, quite an impressive showing by the festival producers.  I hadn’t been to a renfest since I was a little kid.  The buildings, characters and overall showmanship are excellent.  But like most of the world, the people-watching is the best part.

Kids and adults at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Kids and adults at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Kids and adults at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Kids and adults at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

After a while, we figured out that the people in the best costumes were part of the festival.  Though some of the guests had come in full regalia, they really couldn’t touch the people who were actually paid to be there.  And I must say, the entertainment was bangin’.  We saw a juggling act that had us rolling in our seats laughing.  Good times!

Characters at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

SaraSeptember 6, 2010 - 6:04 pm

Katherine Parr is related to Colin! That’s why his middle name is Parr. Little known fact. :)

AmberSeptember 7, 2010 - 12:37 am

I totally forgot about that. Pretty awesome.

Street Photography Workshop – Washington DC

Fellow DC photog Aziz hosted a free street photography workshop in Washington, DC.  Super-cool fella and rad street photographer.  I was pretty psyched that he was willing to give up all his street secrets to us moonlighters.  I took David – self-proclaimed “architectural” photographer – and we hit the streets with Aziz, snapping away.  The man provided lots of advice but mostly it was good to walk in a small group and have a little backup in case anyone got mad about getting photographed.  I got lots of glares and evil eyes, but nothing worse than that.  And I even got a few smiles as well.  With some more practice, I think I could lose some of the fear.

Street photography - Washington DC

Street photography - Washington DC

AzizSeptember 5, 2010 - 3:29 pm

It was so much fun shooting with you guys. It was such a beautiful day with plenty of nice light and shadows. These photographs are outstanding by the way. This series really screams “D.C.”.
Oh, btw, it’s a Pompadour ;D