The Last Man Standing - A few years ago at the annual Heartzones® conference in Denver I met a man they call Pinkhouse. He got his nickname because his wife, Helen, wanted to paint their house pink. His real name is Paul Camerer, and he is turning 90 years old this week. To celebrate his birthday, Heartzones® with the help of his friends from the Pinkhouse gym, The Sally Edwards Company and Timex have organized a 5K Walk or Run called "The Last Man Standing" It begins tomorrow, Sunday December 21, 2008, at 1pm in Sacramento.

Join us!  The entry fee is just $10,  Packet pickup is at Nepenthe Clubhouse (corner of Swarthmore and Commons Dr - 111 Commons Drive, Sacramento CA.  Pick up your packet at 1pm and then walk over to the Howe Ave Bridge and start the course.  After you finish, join us back at the clubhouse for a lovely potluck dinner and celebrate Paul's birthday.

Pinkhouse has amazing cardiovascular fitness for a man his age.  He has been running since the 60's, and has completed marathons, and races all over the country.  In the photograph above, Annie and Pinkhouse exchange a friendly handshake before the Pinkhouse challenge while Dr Carl Foster watches in the background.  

Pinkhouse started a gym in his garage, a cycling club to be more specific.  And for the past 10 years friends and neighbors have gathered each morning with their bike to start the morning with a workout.  The Pinkhouse Gym has actively participated in other community events here are some photos, courtesy of Pinkhouse gym members.

To enter the "Last Man Standing" 5K you must sign the waiver and informed consent release, read it carefully.

"I am aware of the hazards inherent of chooing to get fit and run to celebrate Paul Camerer's 90th birthday. The side effects of traiing and finishing may include more energy, increased metabolism, sense of well being and happiness, loss of body fat, more friends, and being with my loved ones. I indemnify and release my parents and all others because it isn't their fault. In case of emergency, please contact my family and friends and ask to them to continue to support my commitment to participate in the LAST MAN STANDING 5K. If found off course, please send a run angel immediately to re-direct my efforts."

Grab your shoes, and 10 bucks, and meet me there at 1pm tomorrow!

Signs are Everywhere -  You've probably seen the movie "Bruce Almighty", there's a great scene at the beginning of the movie where he is ranting about needing to see a sign.  He's driving behind a construction truck that has all kinds of road signs in the back, things like CAUTION, SLOW DOWN, etc.  

When we're going through life so focused on what we think we want, we often miss the signs that are obviously right there in front of us. 

One morning, after photographing a wedding up in Keystone, I saw Andy Warhol!  Ok - I saw his likeness in reverse on the top of Buffalo Mountain.

Can you see it?

If you're ever in Pittsburgh, head over to the Andy Warhol museum.  The exhibits are always rotating, and you just never know what you're gonna find.

My favorite spot on a recent visit was the silver cloud installation.  I think I was in there for about 1/2 hour. It's something you just have to experience for yourself.  

Blue skies

Smiling on me

With a poem by Rumi

Speaking of Kermit the Frog - It's easy to be green these days.

Did the holidays slip by without a holiday card FROM you!? Just think of how wonderful it would be to receive a nice colorful hand addressed envelope in the mail (that's not a bill!) in January?

Send wishes for the year ahead from you and yours to others as resolution #1:  Send a NEW YEAR's CARD filled with blessings and tidings and your family's smiling faces!

Kermit says, if you're feeling Green? … Send an e-card!

The Muppet Show - Things I grew up loving include but are not limited to; The Muppets, Sesame Street and all things Disney.  I am the oldest of 3 kids, and was surrounded by the chaos of family, cousins and children.  My parents were hard working blue collar folks, and taught us the value of hard work and the importance of family.    My animated and furry friends helped me to dream.  

I have a most magical and exciting life and I am so excited to share 

My friends have the Muppet Show on DVD and I've been watching old shows, classic skits with Vincent Price, Dudley Moore, Alice Cooper, and Beverly Sills

The Muppet Show!  [Television Theme Song]

It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight.

It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Show tonight.

Why do we always come here
I guess we'll never know
It's like a kind of torture
To have to watch the show

And now let's get things started
Why don't you get things started
It's time to get things started
On the most sensational inspirational celebrational Muppetational
This is what we call the Muppet Show

Christmas is coming - I decided to try something new for my show next month at Ozo.  I purchased a roll of canvas, and I'm printing my photos from Thailand.  It's so wonderful to have art rolling off of my Fine Art Printer.  I can't wait to stretch these, and apply some paint and textures.

Elephants, Beaches, and Temples..  Oh My!