I deleted the entry I'd posted yesterday...to use another's term,
it was a tad morbid, and I felt the strong need to lighten up. What
better way to do that than to share some of Paul Read's wonderful
fotos with you.
   One of my fondest morning pastimes is browsing his portfolio,
coffee cup in hand. The ritual often includes riotous laughter and
major coffee-snarfing, followed by tear-wiping, nose-blowing, and
computer keyboard cleanup. All to be repeated, with great joy, the
following morning.
   It's inspired—and sometimes profound—lunacy, beautifully captured
on film with an artist's touch. Here...you'll see what I mean:

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a throng of well-wishers gathered outside the guildhall for
the civil partnership ceremony of sir elton john and david furnish



the voice of the vaccum



international stepladder week

...now tell me that didn't feel good. For more, visit his UF portfolio,
or his website. You'll be glad you did.