Hey, summer!

Hey, summer! Thanks for rolling in a little early this year. Memorial Day weekend wouldn't have been the same without you. We spent the holiday weekend with my family in Ohio. These shots are from my first roll of Kodak Elite Chrome 100. It will not be my last. I love the way this film captures the early-evening light and brings out those beautiful blues.

SEE

This is Gus. He hangs out at SEE Eyewear sometimes. He helped me pick out some new specs for the new year. (He likes plastic frames.)



Also, I love this place. Katie, the store manager, just totally gets it. I only recently started wearing glasses full time. It was a major adjustment. My first time in the store was November or December of 2008. I walked in full of grump. But Katie made the whole process so darn fun. She has an amazing eye, an adorable Boston accent, and a way of being with people that makes you feel truly seen.

Oh, and Steve adjusts glasses so that they fit like a dream.

January 3

I just scanned some film from Sunday's brunch at Craigie on Main, and I thought I'd share a few shots from the roll. It was my first time ever working with slide film. I decided to have it cross processed, and I'm not sure I'll go that route again anytime soon. Everything looks a little greenish to me. Sometimes I think it works, but most of the time, I just want to look away. I was surprised by the variation in color and saturation within a single roll. I don't think I've seen this kind of thing with other films I have used. I'm hoping that after another roll or two, I'll have more of a sense of what to expect. As for all of the blurriness, unfortunately, I can't blame that on the film. Better luck next time.

I love how this restaurant is designed around the kitchen. From almost every seat in the house, it's possible to catch at least a glimpse of it. Craigie on Main is all about connectedness - to the seasons, to the produce and animals it prepares, to the vendors they use, and to their guests. The open kitchen layout makes me feel like I'm connected too, somehow; as if by simply chewing and swallowing, I'm a part of it all. I stood by the kitchen for a while snapping these shots, and I thought to myself, "This is a restaurant that is not afraid to bear its soul." I can't wait until the next time.