Good bye to Maggies Farm

Today is my last day. I'm going to miss Bay City a lot. The people I met here were amazing and I've made a lot of life long friends. I've had an excellent time working at the paper and the staff here was very helpful. This is a thank you to everyone who gave me their time and allowed me space in their world.

SNOW!

We are getting killed by a major winter storm right now... We might get 10 inches!

ELECTIONEERING

As some of you may know I have my fair share of vices. One of the worst being that I'm a political junkie. Election season is like Christmas for me. 2008 was a real high for me and I'm afraid it's going to be hard to get my fix from here on out. Anyway a few images from my coverage of the Democrats in the Bay County Mi area.


Sandy Buda, back left, embraces Crystal Byas after Sen. Barack Obama, D- Il. was projected the winner of the 2008 presidential election Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the UAW Hall on Wilder Rd. in Bay City. Byas was overcome with emotion and exclaimed "We worked so hard... I've waited so long."


Donald Tilley kisses his wife Brandy Tilley, right, after winning the 9th District County Commissioner seat during the Democrats election party Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the UAW Hall on Wilder Rd. in Bay City.


Rep. Dale Kildee, D-MI right, holds up a box of Twinkies gifted by Tony Pawelski, left, during the Democrats election party Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the UAW Hall on Wilder Rd. in Bay City. Pawelski, Chairman of the Bay County Democratic Party, knew of Rep. Kildee's weakness for the snack cake.

Tommy Boy

Tom Gilchrist is a really funny guy. I like covering assignments with him because they are usually interesting and usually in the thumb. That means a drive and a meal!

Alex dosen't work in Bay City anymore...

Today we lost Alex officially which is to bad because I learned a lot from him. This picture is just after he got done drinking the bitter sweet nectar from the teat of arrogance. GOOD LUCK IN NH COHN!

Two Recent Shots...

Couple recent things from the last week. A happy wild art moment and a bit of a sad story. Trying to keep all of you balanced as best I can...


Destany Archey, 4, is sprayed by here grandmother while helping wash one of the families cars Tuesday, September 2, 2008.


Sheri Sowden, left, helps untangle a string from Tyler Sowden, 4 in Tylers room Friday, August 29, 2008. Tyler and brother Ethan, 3, suffer from a rare form of MPS know as Sanfilippo Syndrome. Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are genetic diseases causing cells to improperly perform leading to a build up of damaged cells that slowly shut down the body.

After Hours

After Wednesday Night Bowling this week we went to a friend of Denise's bar/pool room basement.

Politicians

I like covering politicians...


Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-MI left, walks with Eric Gilbertson, SVSU President right, during a tour of the Arbury Fine Arts Center at Saginaw Valley State University Tuesday, August 11, 2008. Gov. Granholm was on campus to announces funding for the Michigan Nursing Corps.

State Theater

Being bored and lonely sometimes pays off. I stumbled upon this little scene while I was walking around downtown Bay City last night. The State Theater is getting a new marquee. Jared was the person in charge of changing the signs so he got to help take it apart.



Jared Julien, right, works on removing light sockets from the marquee on the State Theater Monday, August 11, 2008. The marquee is being removed to make way for a more modern version to be unveiled September 11.

I Love Bay City

With guys like this who wouldn't want to be in Bay City. Roger Coones is 69 likes dragons and owns a scooter.

Pig Gig

I wish I could be this happy about catching rain drops in my mouth. It looks very freeing...



Ever had BBQ Nachos? No... Pitty.

Waterloo

Debbie and Lisa at Debbie's home in Waterloo, Iowa. I made a few more images on my trip back to Waterloo I'll post later. This one just talked me into posting it.

New Internship...

I've been one of the two interns in Bay City for almost a month now. These are a few of my favorite pictures in that time.

Jero

Jeronimo Nisa is my roommate. He has troubles with phones...

Bay City Living for now...