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31. It’s here. My age. How old I am. The length of time that I’ve spent on this rock. Right.

Last night was a night that will never escape my memory. I photographed, hung-out with and talked to James Moody, of the famous be-bop Moody’s. He was in town as part of the traveling New Port Jazz 50th Annicersary Tour. Cedar Walton was also there (of Jazz Messenger fame), as well as Randy Brecker, Lewis Nash, Peter and Kenny Washington, James Carter, and Howard Alden. The music was fantastic but the best part was just sitting down and talking with these guys. They were all real gentelmen and were very kind with me, allowing me to take some more intimate pictures of them back stage. Many thanks to Barry Bergstrom as well for letting me come in and do my thing.

Man, I cannot thank Michael Moore (no, the other Michael Moore. Sheesh…) enough for helping me out today and making it possible for me to do my shoot today. A thousand pardons, kind sir. My knees ache and my feet are barkin’ like a pack of hounds but it’s in the bag. I pick up the film tomorrow morning and then ship it to NY. Wew, what a day.

Hooray!, and congrats to all (especilly me!!). The site’s up and looks good. But don’t take my word for it. Have a look.

A always, JBE, that cool, calming, Zen-like computer Maestro from across the hall adds this to the discussion:

Now how can you go about slammin’ pc vs. mac when you have to support both of them anyway?!? Haven’t you learned yet about this love hate relationship of computers by now? There is no winner in this arena of sadistic twisted computer reality. Computers are only here to torment you and I, as hell on earth.’ Nuf said.

You know, I think he has a good point. Let’s try to find a way for computer users of all backgrounds to get along. And with that, I’d also like to be the next president of the UnUnited States of America.

Zee Edgewood College Magazine is now online with a preview. You may have a viewing of it here.

Warning!, this contains graphic material. Here’s a very good photo essay by Philip Jones Griffiths. Check it out.