This is exactly how I feel. Thanks @kylegoon.bsky.social We’ve been patient. We’ve believed. We’ve been consistently disappointed. It’s time for Elias to go. Not only did the plan not work for the second year in a row, but the fan base feels like he didn’t try his hardest to make it work.

I’m so tired of services that I’ve used for years adding AI search and other dumb things that I won’t use and charging me more for it. Ask me first. Send me a survey. Make sure you have a cheaper paid tier that offers what I want, not what you think I want.

Living that late spring parent dream today: U13 soccer game one hour away at 9am followed by a 5/6 Coach Pitch baseball game an hour back home. If we’re lucky, we make it to the Concord Micro-Con to see some art friends and buy some stuff.

Making time for family.

Last class of the semester and only 5 of 25 students showed up to my third section. Sigh. Making that adjunct paycheck.

i would like just one of these guys to spend even 5 minutes teaching at a regional public or community college before they pronounce Zimmerman is Columbia, Hopkins, NYU, Penn

The New Deal brought power to the American South, gave my grandfather a job with the CCC (which is how he met my grandmother), and established the TVA where my mom worked until she retired, but please, do tell me how terrible FDR was.

There is an idea that capitalism won in Europe on its virtues alone that belies the soft power exerted by American media (especially Disney) as propaganda. I could make the case that our present focus on STEM is also a direct outgrowth of Disney (Man in Space / Our Friend the Atom) as well.

Yep. I’m having a hell of a time getting a documentary photo project about this topic published. Either the publishers think it’s unimportant and low brow or they’re too afraid of the content because it’s too revealing about culture and they don’t know how to deal with that.

My morning reminder that our culture has spiraled into selfish petulance. Which, all things considered, either helped get us to this moment or is a consequence of it. Just be better, people.

Before my oldest took the pitch today I told him, “Be Gunnar Henderson.” (I know, wrong sport, but I only speak baseball). Kid had three of his best shots on goal of the season. So I’m taking my own advice this week: Be Gunnar Henderson.

Disappointment in the inbox this morning despite putting everything I had into it. Book edits and new photographs while I wait on the potential publisher. Gotta teach three classes. Finish prepping work for an exhibition. Just a normal day, I guess.

We’re nearing one year since the release of my book, and I still can’t believe all the crazy fun things I’ve gotten to do because of it. I hope you’ll check it out!

Dear high-end spa, please pay for a premium music subscription service. Hearing an advertisement for ZipRecruiter doesn’t quite support the relaxed vibe you’re charging me for.

Opening Day! Did I cancel my afternoon class to watch the O’s? Maybe.

Another day in soccer parent paradise.

I’m with a client today, coaching them on their Annual Fund and current capital campaign. They’re a small, genuine, hard working historic theater that overcame challenges to create strength and momentum. Anyone can do this.

I had 23 students in my Zoom room when I started today’s lecture in my first section of Art Appreciation. Only four students remained when I stopped sharing my screen. Four. They couldn’t even pretend to care for 40 minutes.

Communicating with attorneys, business conversations with publishers, sequencing new photographs into the book draft, submitting presentations for a CFP, having one kid home sick from school… …yet somehow bathing my dog this morning was the most difficult thing I did this week.

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday. “Store No. 1449: Calvert City, Kentucky.” Prints available. I’m back, y’all. And there is no better way to say high than to showcase the most popular image from the project! The soul of this book. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #photography #art

Kids are home for two weeks. I need to finish a painting commission. Oldest son’s birthday party is tomorrow. I have some client work to wrap up before the new year. Nothing is wrapped. Breathe, Micah. It will be a joyous and (maybe?) restful holiday break.

The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story. Holy. Shit. www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday (Holiday Edition)! “Store No. 167: Hot Springs, Arkansas.” Prints available. I’ve visited many Waffle Houses during the holiday season, and some of them were quite festive. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography #book

Paint is still wet on this canvas, so I switched to work on the book. I’m doing a full resequence and throwing in new images as I continue to query agents and look for a publisher. Always something to do, make, or refine.

Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday! “Store No. 1180: Durham, North Carolina.” Prints available. This photograph was a Christmas gift commission in 2024. Have a favorite Waffle House that you’d like me to visit? Let me know. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography

Hotel View: Tybee Island, Georgia.

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday! “Store No. 584: Nashville, Tennessee.” Prints available. Let’s start the season with this little ditty from Music City. Only two holiday images made the book, but the archive has many. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography #book

Medical Gray. I prefer it over Medical Taupe.

Sent my latest e-newsletter to subscribers this week that includes a promo code for $5 off zines. I’m shipping prints, zines, books, and finishing up some commissions for folks. Stock up for the holidays, friends. Art makes a great gift!

My friend Tommy will an eloquent and thoughtful reflection of this past week in Charlotte. It was tense where I live in north Charlotte and many of us were vigilant at schools and bus stops, but the presence wasn't near as heavy as other locations. Bruised but unbroken in Charlotte:

I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered. He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here : www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...

And the Trogdor comes in the niiiiggghhhht!

My kids’ school and small “suburban”town in north Charlotte had no sightings today…but it’s only Monday. Be vigilant. Carry your whistles. Southern hospitality does not apply in these circumstances.

I whistled-up yesterday.

Another video from Charlotte, NC. Property owners scare off federal agents after they question a man putting up Christmas lights.

Damn. An absolute authentic legend - someone whose work, courage, and storytelling has inspired me throughout my life and artistic career. Tell your stories, friends. And be fearless with your art.

jawdropping

Painting Commission sketches! I used to do preliminary work with gouache but switched to digital a few years ago. Here are three options for a client of Carters Dam in Georgia. The client chose the first one, but I kinda want to make all three… #art #painting

What do authors do in uncertain times? They open an #independentbookstore and plan on the support of their local community. Announcing Floodplain Books. www.floodplainbooks.com

Every time someone posts a screenshot of one of the Epstein emails, I pause and think “this one has to be fake; don’t get fooled into reposting a spoof.” But then … they’re all real?

Just emailed a reminder to my gaming group about Saturday’s D&D game with this statement: “…we have a rousing gaming session where y’all make questionable decisions and I have to railroad you to progress the story.” Seems apt to most things in my life these days…

Waffle House Wednesday! “Store No. 1655: Monroe, North Carolina.” Prints available. On this glorious post-election morning, let’s look at the first photograph I made for the project. It remains one of my favorites. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography

On January 5th at 6 pm, I’ll be doing a reading and discussion at Bright Side Bookshop in Flagstaff! I hope to see you there!

It took a while, but I’m back - making time for friends Two hours of catching up, talking art and being there for each other. Surround yourself with good people, y’all.

I wake up each day saying exactly this. Fight the bs, make a positive impact, and find the joy.

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday! “Store No. 604: West Memphis, Arkansas.” Prints available. One of my favorite photographs from the project. Not only do I love the composition, but the wet smears on the table make me cringe. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography

It’s been a tough week so far - I didn’t bob and weave enough and my creativity suffered. So I finally sat down and watched “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple” and I am reminded that I can do anything with my art that I want.

Spent my early morning following a lead for a potential editor / publisher for my next book… …only to see that they also edited books by some of the worst right-wing media personalities. I immediately deleted my email draft. Values matter more than money. #BookSky #PhotoBook