Friday, February 18, 2005

Paige


she is fine wallpaper
Originally uploaded by Crismateski.
Well, Since I am trying to update this, and I have photos working, I thought I would post something. For those of you that don't know I am seeing a great girl named Paige. This is a photo of her that was actually taken on my camera phone (Nextel i860) then I played with it a bit in photoshop. I will look through some of my photos and try and add stuff when I have nothing new to put, but dont count on it.

C

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Windmill Chino Hills State park


windmill crop
Originally uploaded by Crismateski.
Ok, I have found a new photo hosting site, so I may be able to get photos in here. I will still be keeping the text america site at http://cmphotography.textamerica.com/ since it is so easy and convienant. So if things get kind of wierd here, you know why.

For the test post I decided to use a shot of an antique windmill in the Chino Hills State Park. I took this shot about 2 years ago on a Fugica st605n Slr camera that my grandfather bought new. The photo was entered in a national compitition and did very well, and has been published in a coffe table photography book.

C

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

This was emailed to me, so I am not really sure of the true author to give them credit, but I completely agree:

The 2005 Revised Version of The Declaration of Independence "We The
People Of The United States" The following has been attributed to State
Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA. This guy should run for President one day...

" We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help
everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots,
keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the
blessings of debt free liberty to ourselves and our
great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby TRY ONE MORE TIME to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt
ridden, delusional, and other bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be
self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of
Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights as such:

ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any
other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them,
but no one is guaranteeing anything.

ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended.This country
is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just
you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different
opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.

ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you
stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect
the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently
wealthy.

ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing.
Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly
help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing
generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve
nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional
couch potatoes.

ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be
nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in
public health care.

ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people.
If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be
surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.

ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If
you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens,
don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a
place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a
life of leisure.

ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want
you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we
expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and
vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.

ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American
means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is
a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic
laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.

ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you
are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you
came from!

(lastly....)

ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or
heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And
yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or
no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST
is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with
it, TOUGH!!!!

It's about time common sense is allowed to flourish.
Sensible people of the United States speak out because if you do not, who will?

Vote - it's as American as an American can be!


Well, I hope you agree as well, until next time

C