The Fall and Rise of Summer...

What's Due is Due...Yeah, Bogut was out of Game 7, and yeah, the Green Machine should not have had to miss Game 5. But last weeks historic collapse by our beloved Dubs was due to the following...on offense, too many of our boys couldn't hit water if they'd fallen out of a boat; Harrison Barnes was allowed on the floor, but mostly, because the Cavs came to take the title, and did so, playing some of the most inspired Finals ball since the Lakers/Celtics battles of the 80's. I think too many Dubbies became so used to one of them stepping up and producing, they collectively were waiting for that to happen. But it was a fabulous season, they should be immensely proud. Bay Area Sports Rock!!!...




Did I miss something...I wake up this morning, and with my first cup, I scan the news (?) shows for the latest from the Center Ring of the Circus. Everyone seems to be losing their respective minds over the fact the Cheetoh Jesus Campaign is out of money and the Big Donors are not interested in donating to his sinking ship. But wasn't his big boast during the primaries that he was the only candidate who was self funding, and therefore,if elected, would be beholden to no special interests? Or does that just get tossed into the ever expanding file of bogus comments by the Lying Donald?...

The Human MOMA?...Last night brought the first sunset of the summer and the skies were emblazoned in red and pinks and oranges from the left coast to the Rockies. Held to duty in front of the laptop, I felt compelled to share this magnificent display of the creativity and resources of the Higher Power of your choice. No folks, ya just can't make this stuff up. If you can look at these and really think this just...happens, you are in my prayers...

                                                 Photos courtesy of Instagram/SFGate

Going Global...Beginning in July, DJP will be teaching a live, on-line course, Building Your Business, geared toward photographers just starting their on-line or brick & mortar studios. As of this morning, this interactive, affordable summer class which starts July 15th, has gone global, with students signing up from as far away as Stellenbosch, South Africa. Who'da thunk?...On a Related Note: DJP's "seniors" arm, Sacramento Senior Portraits, yesterday began their annual Summer Seniors Program. Seniors who book and have their personal Senior Portraits photographed before Labor Day, receive an automatic 20% discount on any of the very reasonably priced packages available. If you have or know of a Class of 2017 student who is looking for their Senior Photographer, pop into www.sacseniorpics.com and have a peek. You'll be glad you did, and so will we...





Dress Rehearsal...Next year marks the 50th anni of the "Summer of Love". And while the hanging-on hippies have been making a huge fuss over it for a year already, I am thinking now is as good a time as any for everyone to use this pseudo-social event to all act a little nicer, be a little kinder, and make an effort to share a little of that iconic love. Would it really be that much of a sacrifice to smile a little more? Hold a door open, or help a senior with his/her groceries to their car? Would it be a huge inconvenience to put just one flower in someone's hair?

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to share our blog with friends and family. Seeeeeeeee ya!...