Phil, San Francisco

Phil, San Francisco, originally uploaded by peteg.

I am in San Francisco this weekend. So nice to be back, in the the company of family and old friends. Returning to San Francisco is always hard for me because I am reminded of how much we left behind when we moved to Texas.

But we are forging new lives here in Fort Worth, and I am really happy to announce my involvement in a very special project that has brought together the finest in Fort Worth blogger-ey. I have been posting much here lately because I have been busy working with Pete W, Steve, Kevin and Bernie to create WestandClear.com, an ominibus blog to combine all of our unique talents.

We launched yesterday, and I am really pleased with the reception thus far. Have a look and join the Fort Worth discussion.

Crane, Omni Hotel Construction

Crane, Omni Hotel Construction, originally uploaded by peteg.

Check out Fortworthology.com's update on the Omni Hotel construction

Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles, originally uploaded by peteg.

Gumball, plus some "words" to read

Gumball, originally uploaded by peteg.

I snuck my way into the Cowtown Chronicles' "studio" while Pete W, Steve, Kevin and Bernie recorded episode 12 of the Cowtown Chronicles' Podcast. It's always good to be in the company of such fine gents, and this week's podcast was spirited and informative.

Bernie talked about his recent appearance at a League of Women voters candidate's forum. Bernie is running for District 9 City Council. As a resident of the downtown district, I am one fella that's going to vote for Bernie. He's genuine and direct, a refreshing change from the entrenched, back-slapping crony types that seem to dominate Texas politics. Bernie's got new ideas, he's not afraid to speak his mind, and he genuinely cares about the future of Fort Worth. Check him out at iheartfw.com, or at the next candidates forum, Thursday, 18 October at 7 pm at the Travis Avenue Baptist Church.

Kevin, of Fortworthology.com, rants about the impending Southwest Parkway vs Light/Commuter rail. He's got some right-on analysis, and if you like hearing to a man on the verge, the podcast is worth the listen just for that. And check out his further thoughts on his blog.

Pete W clues us into the Lone Star International Film Festival which will be hitting downtown, et al, Fort Worth next month. I, for one, plan on sipping a beer with Bill Paxton.

Slip the headphones on, and have a listen at the Cowtown Chronicles. Better yet, subscribe via Itunes and catch it every week.

Also, I am kinda retarded and "writing" "words" on my "blog" isn't quite the habit that posting my photos is. It sure would have been a good idea, if yesterday when I posted the photos of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, I mentioned that Tar and I are attending the Modern 'Til Midnight event there on Friday. There's going to be extended hours, live music out in the sculpture garden, some foods, etc. St. Vincent is headlining. This seems to mean a lot to Fort Worthians, but not to me because I haven't gotten clued in. Anyway, it's going to be rad.

The Modern

The Modern, originally uploaded by peteg.

The Modern, originally uploaded by peteg.

The Modern, originally uploaded by peteg.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Lunch

Lunch, originally uploaded by peteg.

It's true, it's been a while.

Sometimes I just don't feel much like a photographer. When I go through these periods, I tend to read (well, I read a lot in general) and write. I feel more like a writer at the moment.

I have a whole back log of images to post, but I get bored with the whole photoblog thing. I won't lie, I wish I got more feedback. Comments keep me going, let me know that what I am doing is interesting. On the other hand, I always forget to put myself out there; these things go hand in hand.