Michael G. Smith, Poet
Santa Fe poet, Michael G. Smith is an interesting guy. He worked for many years as a chemist at Los Alamos labs before a health crisis set him on a path he never expected. After a serious stroke and the mild brain damage which it caused, Michael found himself practicing Zen meditation and writing poetry. Now, this in and of itself is a fascinating story, but the plot becomes even richer when one begins reading his work; uncovering lines about science and Zen on the same page. After knowing him for about a year now, it’s interesting to watch him on this ongoing path of investigation,...
Read MoreToday E-card
What did you notice today? This animated e-card from Banjo Bunny is loosely based on a poem by Mary Oliver. Featuring several images from my photographic portfolio, the ecard invites the viewer to consider the small miracles of everyday life. Ann Roos delivers the final touch with her elegant Celtic harp music, which is used with permission. Click to view more elegant and humorous ecards from Banjo Bunny. Created using Adobe Flash CS5....
Read MoreWeb Designer visits the Santa Fe Opera!
My experience with the Santa Fe Opera a year ago wasn’t all that great. We went to see The Tales of Hoffman, and although the singing was great and the view, remarkable, the staging and libretto left us wanting less instead of more – the end result? We left after the second act, grateful to take in a showstopping full moonrise over the distant hills which far surpassed the show going on inside the theater. It was a totally different story this year. My friends, Larry, Carole and Adam and I descended on the parking lot a couple hours before curtain call for a quintessential Santa Fe...
Read MorePowerful Words ~ Inspiring Your Audience
Words. They fly out of our mouths, often with little consideration or wise thinking, don’t they? We have so many layers of communication available to us – sensory, visual and verbal. Body language, tempo and tone of voice all convey so much to the listener. As a communication designer, there is so much I need pay attention to which is visual: choice of typeface, size, color and weight – should I use all caps or upper and lower case? Each choice communicates differently and can add or take away from the intended message. Quite often, the smaller businesses I work with...
Read MoreIntermission : Santa Fe Opera
Here’s a shot taken with my iPhone during intermission last Saturday at the Santa Fe Opera. We went to see The Last Savage, which was over-the-top entertaining and wonderful. More images to come!
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